How to Pronounce Herniated

To pronounce "herniated", say HERN-iat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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HERN-iat-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “herniated”

"herniated" has 3 syllables: hern-iat-ed.

What does herniated mean?

verb

  1. Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.

    “When small bowel herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.”

adjective

  1. Having or forming a hernia.

    “a herniated disk”

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Related words

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How many syllables are in "herniated"?▾

"Herniated" has 3 syllables: hern · iat · ed.

What does "herniated" mean?▾

Herniated: Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.

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