How to Pronounce "ventilate"
word
ˈvɛnəˌɫeɪt/, /ˈvɛntəˌɫeɪt
VEN-tuh-layt
vˈɛntɪlˌeɪt
VEN-ti-layt
Definition
To allow fresh air to enter and move in a space; also can mean to discuss something openly, especially concerns or opinions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛnəˌɫeɪt/, /ˈvɛntəˌɫeɪt
British English
vˈɛntɪlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEN-tuh-layt
UK
VEN-ti-layt
Listen in Context
Please ventilate the kitchen after cooking.
It's important to ventilate the room every day.
Open the windows to ventilate the house.
We need to ventilate the office—it's stuffy in here.