How to Pronounce "defibrillated"
word
diˈfɪbrɪˌleɪtɪd
dee-FIB-ri-lay-tid
dɪfˈɪbɹɪlˌeɪt
di-FIB-ri-lay-tid
Definition
To treat a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm by applying an electric shock to the heart so it can start beating normally again.
IPA Transcription
American English
diˈfɪbrɪˌleɪtɪd
British English
dɪfˈɪbɹɪlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-FIB-ri-lay-tid
UK
di-FIB-ri-lay-tid
Listen in Context
The patient was defibrillated after his heart stopped.
He was quickly defibrillated by the emergency team.
She was defibrillated to restore her normal heartbeat.
He collapsed on the field and was defibrillated within minutes.