How to Pronounce Cartilage

To pronounce "cartilage", say CART-il-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cartilage”

"cartilage" has 4 syllables: cart-il-ag-e.

What does cartilage mean?

noun

  1. A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

Synonyms

gristle

Related words

gristlecartilaginousgrowthrecoverymeniscusfibrocartilageconnective-tissueosteocartilage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cartilage"?▾

"Cartilage" has 4 syllables: cart · il · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cartilage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cartilage" is /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "cartilage" mean?▾

Cartilage: A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

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