Pronunciation of 'Gastrointestinal'
The word 'gastrointestinal' refers to anything related to the stomach and intestines, often used in medical contexts. It is pronounced as /ˌɡæstroʊˌɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'gastrointestinal' originates from Latin roots: 'gastro-' from 'gaster' meaning stomach, and 'intestinal' from 'intestinum' meaning intestine.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to the stomach and intestines, often used in medical contexts to describe the digestive system.
Pronounced as 'GAS-troh-in-TESS-tuh-nuhl'. 'GAS' as in 'gas', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'in' as in 'in', 'TESS' as in 'test', 'tuh' as in 'tuh', and 'nuhl' as in 'null'.