How to Pronounce "diuretics"
word
ˌdaɪuˈɹɛtɪks
dy-yuh-RET-iks
dˌɪjuːɹˈɛtɪks
dy-yoo-RET-iks
Definition
Diuretics are medicines or substances that help your body get rid of extra salt and water by making you urinate more.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdaɪuˈɹɛtɪks
British English
dˌɪjuːɹˈɛtɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-yuh-RET-iks
UK
dy-yoo-RET-iks
Listen in Context
The doctor gave him diuretics for his blood pressure.
Some plants act as natural diuretics.
Diuretics help remove extra water from the body.
My grandmother uses diuretics because her feet swell up a lot.