How to Pronounce "hibernating"
word
ˈhaɪbɝˌneɪt
HY-bur-nayt-ing
hˈaɪbənˌeɪtɪŋ
HY-buh-nayt-ing
Definition
Staying in a deep sleep or inactive state for a long period, usually during winter, to save energy. Mostly used for animals, but sometimes used figuratively for people or things that are very inactive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪbɝˌneɪt
British English
hˈaɪbənˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-bur-nayt-ing
UK
HY-buh-nayt-ing
Listen in Context
Bears are hibernating in their caves during the winter.
Some animals survive by hibernating when food is hard to find.
The frog is hibernating at the bottom of the pond.
It's so cold outside, I feel like hibernating all weekend!