Pronunciation of 'Otolaryngology'
Otolaryngology is pronounced as 'ˌoʊ.toʊˌlær.ɪnˈɡɑː.lə.dʒi' in English (en-US). It refers to the medical specialty dealing with disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), as well as related areas of the head and neck.
Word Origin
The term 'otolaryngology' originates from Greek, where 'oto-' means 'ear,' 'laryngo-' refers to the larynx (voice box), and '-logy' means 'study of.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
Pronounced as 'OH-toh-lair-in-GAH-luh-jee,' with stress on the fourth syllable. 'Oto' as in 'oh-toh,' 'laryn' as in 'lair-in,' and 'gology' as in 'gah-luh-jee.'