Pronunciation of 'Duodenum'
The word 'duodenum' refers to the first section of the small intestine in the digestive system. It is pronounced differently depending on regional accents and preferences.
The word 'duodenum' originates from the Latin 'duodeni', meaning 'twelve each', referring to its length being approximately twelve finger-widths.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'doo-uh-DEE-num', with stress on the second syllable. 'Doo' as in 'do', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'DEE' as in 'deep', 'num' as in 'numb'.
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'dyoo-uh-DEE-num', with stress on the second syllable. 'Dyoo' as in 'dew', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'DEE' as in 'deep', 'num' as in 'numb'.
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'doo-uh-DEN-um', with stress on the second syllable. 'Doo' as in 'do', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'DEN' as in 'den', 'um' as in 'um'.
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'dyoo-uh-DEN-um', with stress on the second syllable. 'Dyoo' as in 'dew', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'DEN' as in 'den', 'um' as in 'um'.