Pronunciation of 'Sphygmomanometer'
The word 'sphygmomanometer' refers to a medical device used to measure blood pressure. It is pronounced as 'sfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑːmɪtər' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'sphygmomanometer' originates from Greek, where 'sphygmo-' means 'pulse' and 'manometer' refers to a device for measuring pressure.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff and a pressure gauge.
Pronounced as 'SFIG-moh-muh-NOM-i-ter'. 'Sfig' as in 'fig' with an 's' sound, 'moh' as in 'mo', 'muh' as in 'muh', and 'nom' as in 'nominate', with stress on the third syllable.