How to Pronounce "diaphoretic"
word
daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk
dy-uh-fuh-RET-ik
dˌaɪəfɔːɹˈɛtɪk
dy-uh-faw-RET-ik
Definition
Describes something (usually a medicine or substance) that causes sweating, or someone who is sweating heavily.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk
British English
dˌaɪəfɔːɹˈɛtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-uh-fuh-RET-ik
UK
dy-uh-faw-RET-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor gave him a diaphoretic medicine to reduce his fever.
After running, he felt hot and diaphoretic.
Some herbs are considered diaphoretic in traditional medicine.
The paramedic noted that the patient was pale and diaphoretic, a sign of possible shock.