external carotid

Questions

What does external carotid mean?

the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head

How to pronounce external carotid

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “external carotid”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “external carotid”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “external carotid” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.