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Thorax Pronunciation
Thorax is pronounced THAW-raks, IPA /ˈθɔræks/.
THAW-raks
US /ˈθɔræks/ · UK /ˈθɔːræks/
Syllables: THAW · raks (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, or the middle section of an insect.
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Thorax in a Sentence
- The scan showed nothing unusual in the thorax.
- An insect's legs all attach to the thorax.
- A wound to the thorax needs immediate attention.
Common Mispronunciations of Thorax
Not thoh-RAKS
The opening syllable is the loud one and the ax at the end stays flat. Only the adjective thoracic moves the beat.
Not TOH-raks
Begin with the th of thick, made with the tongue against the top teeth. A plain t loses it.
Tip: The plural is thoraces, said THAW-ruh-seez, though thoraxes is also accepted.
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