How to Pronounce "palpitations"
word
ˌpæɫpɪˈteɪʃənz
pal-pi-TAY-shunz
pˌælpɪtˈeɪʃənz
pal-pi-TAY-shunz
Definition
Palpitations are feelings that your heart is beating too fast, too hard, or in an irregular way, sometimes making you very aware of your heartbeat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpæɫpɪˈteɪʃənz
British English
pˌælpɪtˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pal-pi-TAY-shunz
UK
pal-pi-TAY-shunz
Listen in Context
I sometimes get palpitations when I am nervous.
The doctor asked if I had palpitations recently.
His palpitations made it hard for him to sleep.
Coffee always gives me palpitations, so I avoid it in the afternoon.