How to Pronounce "morbidity"
word
mɔɹˈbɪdəti
mor-BID-uh-tee
mɔːbˈɪdɪti
maw-BID-i-tee
Definition
Morbidity refers to the presence or rate of disease or illness in a population. It can describe either a specific person's illness or the statistical measurement of how common a disease is.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɔɹˈbɪdəti
British English
mɔːbˈɪdɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mor-BID-uh-tee
UK
maw-BID-i-tee
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the morbidity of the disease to the patient.
Researchers studied the morbidity caused by influenza each year.
High morbidity can put pressure on hospitals.
Studies show a rise in morbidity among adults with diabetes.