word
vestibule
VES-tih-byool
ˈvɛstɪˌbjuːlListen
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Syllable breakdown
vestibule
Dictionary meaning
A small chamber, cavity, or entrance space, especially in the inner ear or body passages.
History and origin
Latin vestibulum.
Examples
- The vestibule of the inner ear contributes to balance.
Common mispronunciations
ves-ti-BYOO-lee
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