How to Pronounce "electroconvulsive"
word
ɪˌlɛktɹoʊkənˈvʌlsɪv
ih-LEK-troh-kuhn-VUHL-siv
ɪˌlɛktrəʊkənˈvʌlsɪv
ih-LEK-troh-kuhn-VUHL-siv
Definition
Relating to or involving the use of electric currents to cause convulsions, especially as a medical treatment for certain mental disorders.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˌlɛktɹoʊkənˈvʌlsɪv
British English
ɪˌlɛktrəʊkənˈvʌlsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEK-troh-kuhn-VUHL-siv
UK
ih-LEK-troh-kuhn-VUHL-siv
Listen in Context
The patient received electroconvulsive treatment for severe depression.
Doctors use electroconvulsive therapy when other treatments do not work.
Electroconvulsive methods are closely monitored in hospitals.
Many people are nervous when they first hear about electroconvulsive treatment.