English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Tonsil Pronunciation
Tonsil is pronounced TAHN-suhl, IPA /ˌtɑnsəl/.
TAHN-suhl
US /ˌtɑnsəl/ · UK /ˈtɒnsəl/
Syllables: TAHN · suhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: One of the two small masses of tissue at the back of the throat.
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Tonsil in a Sentence
- The doctor shone a light on his left tonsil.
- She had her tonsils out at seven.
- A swollen tonsil makes swallowing painful.
Common Mispronunciations of Tonsil
Not TON-syl
Nothing at the end is stressed, so the sil flattens to suhl. Tonsils and tonsillitis both keep the ending weak.
Not tahn-SIL
Beat sits on the first syllable. Tonsillitis is the one that pushes the weight to the back.
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