How to Pronounce "intravenously"
word
ɪnˈtɹævənəsɫi/, /ɪntɹəˈvinəsɫi
in-truh-VEE-nuhs-lee
ˈɪntɹəvənəsli
in-truh-VEE-nuhs-lee
Definition
In a way that delivers medicine or fluids directly into a vein, usually with a needle or tube.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈtɹævənəsɫi/, /ɪntɹəˈvinəsɫi
British English
ˈɪntɹəvənəsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-truh-VEE-nuhs-lee
UK
in-truh-VEE-nuhs-lee
Listen in Context
The medicine was given intravenously in the hospital.
She received fluids intravenously after surgery.
Some antibiotics must be given intravenously to work quickly.
The doctor said I’d get painkillers intravenously until I could eat again.