How to Pronounce Epidural

To pronounce "epidural", say EP-id-ur-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ɛpɪˈdjɔːɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɛpɪˈdjɔːɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “epidural”

"epidural" has 4 syllables: ep-id-ur-al. It rhymes with deferral and scurrile, if that helps it stick.

What does epidural mean?

noun

  1. An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

adjective

  1. Situated on or outside the dura mater.

Synonyms

extraduralperidural

Words that rhyme with epidural

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deferralscurrilesquirrelreferralpostdoctoral

Related words

sufentanilextraduralperidural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epidural"?▾

"Epidural" has 4 syllables: ep · id · ur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "epidural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epidural" is /ɛpɪˈdjɔːɹəl/.

What does "epidural" mean?▾

Epidural: An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

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