How to Pronounce "hyperventilates"
word
ˌhaɪ.pɚˈvɛn.təˌleɪts
hy-per-VEN-tuh-layts
hˌaɪpəvˈɛntɪlˌeɪts
hy-puh-VEN-til-ayts
Definition
To breathe very quickly and deeply, often because of panic, fear, or anxiety.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪ.pɚˈvɛn.təˌleɪts
British English
hˌaɪpəvˈɛntɪlˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-per-VEN-tuh-layts
UK
hy-puh-VEN-til-ayts
Listen in Context
She hyperventilates when she gets scared.
If he hyperventilates, try to keep him calm.
Sometimes, the patient hyperventilates during treatment.
When Tom gets too anxious, he hyperventilates and can't speak.