What is another word for external ear?
Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɜːnə͡l ˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
The external ear is the part of the ear that is visible on the outside of the head. It is composed of several parts, including the pinna, the ear canal, and the eardrum. Synonyms for the external ear include outer ear, auricle, and pinna. The pinna is the visible part of the external ear that captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal. The term auricle refers to the part of the external ear that is shaped like a shell and acts as a funnel for sound waves. The outer ear is the part of the ear that is exposed to the environment and is responsible for protecting the inner ear from damage and infection.
