How to Pronounce Volvulus

To pronounce "volvulus", say VOLV-ul-us — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɒl.vjʊl.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɒl.vjʊl.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “volvulus”

"volvulus" has 3 syllables: volv-ul-us.

What does volvulus mean?

noun

  1. Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volvulus"?▾

"Volvulus" has 3 syllables: volv · ul · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "volvulus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "volvulus" is /ˈvɒl.vjʊl.əs/.

What does "volvulus" mean?▾

Volvulus: Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

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