pharyngotome

Questions

What does pharyngotome mean?

A somewhat sickle-shaped instrument for incising or scarifying the tonsils, pharynx, etc.

Where does pharyngotome come from?

From pharyngo- + -tome.

How to pronounce pharyngotome

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pharyngotome”.
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 “pharyngotome”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pharyngotome” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.