epiglottis

Phonetic Respelling: [ ep-i-glot-is ]

Definition:

n. a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

Sentence:

Breathing opens the epiglottis.

More example sentences:

Breathing opens the epiglottis.

Hear it

Synonyms:

windpipe flap; flap that covers the windpipe; glottiscovering

Antonyms:

food

How many syllables in epiglottis?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide epiglottis into syllables:

ep-i-glot-tis

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