Pronunciation of 'Sphygmomanometer'
The word 'sphygmomanometer' is a medical instrument used to measure blood pressure. It is pronounced as 'sfɪɡmoʊməˈnɒmɪtər' in English (US).
Word Origin
The word originates from the Greek words 'sphygmos' meaning 'pulse' and 'manometer' meaning 'pressure meter'.
Pronunciation Details
English (US)
A medical device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to measure the pressure.
Pronounced as 'sfɪɡ-moʊ-mə-NOM-i-tər'. 'Sfɪɡ' as in 'sfig', 'moʊ' as in 'mow', 'mə' as in 'muh', 'nom' as in 'nom', and 'i-tər' as in 'i-ter'.