How to Pronounce "hemorrhaging"
word
/ˈhɛmɝɪdʒɪŋ/
HEM-er-ij-ing
/ˈhɛmərɪdʒɪŋ/
HEM-uh-rij-ing
Definition
Hemorrhaging means losing a large amount of blood very quickly, usually because of an injury or medical problem. It can also be used metaphorically for losing something important rapidly, like money or support.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛmɝɪdʒɪŋ/
British English
/ˈhɛmərɪdʒɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEM-er-ij-ing
UK
HEM-uh-rij-ing
Listen in Context
The doctor stopped the hemorrhaging quickly.
He is hemorrhaging after the surgery.
Uncontrolled hemorrhaging can be life-threatening.
The company is hemorrhaging money because of bad decisions.