How to Pronounce "reanimation"
word
ˌriːˌænɪˈmeɪʃən
ree-an-uh-MAY-shun
ɹˌiːɐnɪmˈeɪʃən
ree-an-ih-MAY-shun
Definition
The act of bringing someone or something back to life or restoring activity, especially after death or unconsciousness. Often used in medical or fictional contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌriːˌænɪˈmeɪʃən
British English
ɹˌiːɐnɪmˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-an-uh-MAY-shun
UK
ree-an-ih-MAY-shun
Listen in Context
The doctors tried reanimation after he stopped breathing.
Reanimation can save lives in emergency rooms.
The scientist wrote about reanimation of frozen tissues.
In old horror movies, reanimation is a common theme with monsters coming back to life.