How to Pronounce "dialysis"
word
/daɪˈæɫəsəs/, /daɪˈæɫɪsɪs/
dy-AL-uh-sis
/dˈaɪələsˌɪs/
dy-AL-uh-sis
Definition
A medical treatment that removes waste and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/daɪˈæɫəsəs/, /daɪˈæɫɪsɪs/
British English
/dˈaɪələsˌɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-AL-uh-sis
UK
dy-AL-uh-sis
Listen in Context
He needs dialysis three times a week.
Her kidney failure makes dialysis necessary.
Many patients rely on dialysis to stay alive.
My uncle goes to the hospital for dialysis every Monday and Thursday.