Food & drink pronunciation

eardrum

/ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/

IPA
/ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ · /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/
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Meaning

noun

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

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