Cómo Pronunciar "scurvy"

word

ˈskɝːvi

SKUR-vee

skˈɜːvi

SKUR-vee

Definición

Scurvy is a serious disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum problems, and bleeding. It was common in sailors and people with poor diets in the past.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈskɝːvi

Inglés Británico

skˈɜːvi

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

SKUR-vee

Escucha en Contexto

Sailors in the past often suffered from scurvy.

Eating oranges helps prevent scurvy.

Lack of vitamin C causes scurvy.

Back in the age of exploration, scurvy was a big killer on long sea voyages.