How to Pronounce Vocal Cord Polyps
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Vocal Cord Polyps Pronunciation
VOH-kal kord PAH-lips
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
VOH
stress here
kal kord PAH
lips
3 syllables
What is Vocal Cord Polyps?
Noncancerous fluid-filled lesions on the vocal cords that cause hoarseness and voice changes, often resulting from a single traumatic vocal event or from smoking. Unlike nodules, they typically occur on one vocal cord and may require surgical removal.
Questions About Vocal Cord Polyps
How do you pronounce 'vocal cord polyps'?
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Say it like this: VOH-kal kord PAH-lips. The first word rhymes with "local," the second word sounds like "cord" (as in a rope), and the third word sounds like "gallops" but with a P instead of a G at the start.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'vocal cord polyps'?
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The stress falls on the first syllable of the first word: VOH-kal (not voh-KAL). A common mistake is putting the stress on the second syllable, so remember to say VOH loud and clear, then the rest quieter.
How do you break 'vocal cord polyps' into syllables?
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Break it into four syllables: VO-kal CORD POL-ips. The first two syllables make up "vocal," the third is "cord," and the last two syllables make up "polyps."
What do the word parts 'vocal' and 'cord' mean?
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"Vocal" comes from the Latin word for "voice," so it relates to sound and speaking. "Cord" is an English word for a rope-like structure, and in this case it refers to the two string-like folds in your throat that produce voice.
What does 'polyp' mean, and where does it come from?
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A "polyp" (POL-ip) comes from a Greek word meaning "many-footed." In medical language, it refers to a small growth sticking out from a body surface, kind of like how the word's original meaning described a creature with many tentacles.
What's a simple way to understand 'vocal cord polyps' in everyday language?
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Think of it as a small bump or blister growing on one of the voice strings in your throat. It's a noncancerous growth that develops from that specific part of your voice box.
What are some related medical words that use 'vocal' or 'polyp'?
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You might hear "vocal cord nodules" (similar growths but usually on both cords), "vocal cords" (the part being affected), or "polyps" used for similar growths in other body parts like the colon or nose.
How would you use 'vocal cord polyps' correctly in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained that vocal cord polyps are noncancerous growths that can affect how your voice sounds." You use the full term when you're talking about this specific condition.