How to Pronounce Congenital Laryngeal Web
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Congenital Laryngeal Web Pronunciation
kon-JEN-ih-tal lah-RIN-jee-al WEB
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
kon
JEN
stress here
ih
tal lah
RIN
stress here
jee
al WEB
7 syllables
What is Congenital Laryngeal Web?
A rare congenital malformation in which a thin membrane (web) of tissue spans between the vocal cords, narrowing the glottis (voice box opening) and causing a weak or abnormal cry, stridor, and breathing difficulty from birth. The extent ranges from a thin membrane covering a small portion of the cords to near-complete obstruction requiring emergency tracheotomy.
Questions About Congenital Laryngeal Web
How do you pronounce 'congenital laryngeal web'?
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Say it like this: kon-JEN-ih-tal lah-RIN-jee-al WEB. The stress (the part you say louder) falls on the second syllable of 'congenital' (JEN) and the second syllable of 'laryngeal' (RIN). The word 'web' is simple—just rhymes with 'bed.'
What does 'congenital' mean?
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Congenital means something you are born with—it's present from birth, not something you develop later in life. The word comes from the Latin root 'congenitus,' which combines 'con-' (with) and 'genitus' (born).
What does 'laryngeal' mean?
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Laryngeal (pronounced lah-RIN-jee-al) is an adjective that means 'related to the larynx,' which is your voice box in your throat. It comes from the Greek word 'larynx,' and the ending '-eal' means 'relating to' or 'belonging to.'
What is the 'larynx' and what does 'web' mean in this term?
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Your larynx is the small organ in your throat that produces sound and helps you breathe. In this medical term, 'web' is used like a real spider web—it means a thin, stretchy membrane of tissue that connects things together.
How do you break 'congenital laryngeal web' into syllables?
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Here's the breakdown: con-GEN-i-tal (4 syllables) lar-YN-geal (3 syllables) web (1 syllable). When you say it all together, remember the stress on JEN and RIN: kon-JEN-ih-tal lah-RIN-jee-al WEB.
What is a common mistake when pronouncing this term?
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A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable in 'laryngeal'—people sometimes say lar-in-JEE-al instead of the correct lah-RIN-jee-al. Another error is rushing through 'congenital' and saying it like 'con-JEN-it-ul' instead of clearly pronouncing each syllable: kon-JEN-ih-tal.
What other medical words share the root 'larynx'?
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Several related words use this same root: laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx), laryngoscope (an instrument to look at the larynx), and laryngectomy (surgical removal of the larynx). All of these words deal with the voice box or throat area.
How would you use this term in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The doctor explained that a congenital laryngeal web is a rare birth condition affecting the voice box.' This sentence shows the term being used in a medical context to describe what the condition is.