Cómo Pronunciar "spastic"
word
ˈspæstɪk
SPAS-tik
spˈɑːstɪk
SPAH-stik
Definición
Describes someone with muscle stiffness or spasms, often due to a medical condition like cerebral palsy. Informally and offensively, it can mean someone behaving awkwardly or clumsily.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈspæstɪk
Inglés Británico
spˈɑːstɪk
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
SPAS-tik
UK
SPAH-stik
Escucha en Contexto
He has spastic muscles in his legs due to cerebral palsy.
Physical therapy can help with spastic movements.
Doctors often treat spastic conditions with medication.
Please don’t use the word spastic to insult someone—it’s really offensive.