How Do You Spell TONSILE?

Pronunciation: [tˈɒnsa͡ɪl] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word describing the tonsils in the body is "tonsil", not "tonsile". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈtɒnsəl/. The initial sound is a voiceless alveolar stop, followed by an unrounded mid-back vowel, and ending with an unvoiced alveolar lateral sound. It is important to use the correct spelling of words to communicate effectively in writing and avoid confusion. Additionally, using the right pronunciation helps to convey the intended message clearly.

TONSILE Meaning and Definition

1. That may be clipt or shorn.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TONSILE

• tonsike
• tonsioe
• Tonsihe

Etymology of TONSILE

The word "tonsil" is derived from the Latin term "tonsillae", which means "tonsils" or "glands". The Latin word is believed to have originated from the Greek term "tonos", meaning "a stretching", "a tension", or "a cutting", which likely refers to the procedure of removing tonsils.