How to Pronounce "asphyxiate"
word
æsˈfɪksiˌeɪt
as-FIK-see-ate
ɐsfˈɪksɪˌeɪt
as-FIK-si-ate
Definition
To cause someone or something to die or lose consciousness by preventing them from breathing, usually due to lack of oxygen.
IPA Transcription
American English
æsˈfɪksiˌeɪt
British English
ɐsfˈɪksɪˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
as-FIK-see-ate
UK
as-FIK-si-ate
Listen in Context
It is dangerous to asphyxiate someone.
People can asphyxiate in a fire if there is too much smoke.
Some chemicals can asphyxiate small animals.
If the air in a room runs out, you could asphyxiate without noticing.