What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stethoscope
Example
The doctor placed the stethoscope on the patient's chest to listen to their heartbeat. [stethoscope: noun]
Example
She could hear the sound of her own breathing through the stethoscope. [stethoscope: noun]
phonendoscope
Example
The nurse used the phonendoscope to listen to the patient's breathing. [phonendoscope: noun]
Example
The veterinarian used the phonendoscope to listen to the dog's heartbeat. [phonendoscope: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stethoscope is more commonly used and recognized than phonendoscope in everyday language and medical settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stethoscope and phonendoscope?
Both stethoscope and phonendoscope are formal terms used in medical settings and are not commonly used in informal contexts.
