How to Pronounce "respirations"
word
ˌɹɛspɝˈeɪʃən
res-per-AY-shun
ɹˌɛspɪɹˈeɪʃən
res-pi-RAY-shun
Definition
The acts of breathing in and out; often used in a medical context to refer to each complete breath.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛspɝˈeɪʃən
British English
ɹˌɛspɪɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
res-per-AY-shun
UK
res-pi-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The nurse counted 16 respirations per minute.
Doctors monitor respirations in sick patients.
Shallow respirations can be a sign of trouble.
The baby's respirations slowed down when she fell asleep.