How to Pronounce "hippocrates"
word
ˈhɪpəˌkɹeɪts/, /hɪˈpɔkɹətiz
hi-PAH-kruh-teez
hɪˈpɒkrətiːz
hi-POK-ruh-teez
Definition
Hippocrates was a famous ancient Greek physician who is often called the 'father of medicine'. He is known for his ethical standards and the Hippocratic Oath for doctors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪpəˌkɹeɪts/, /hɪˈpɔkɹətiz
British English
hɪˈpɒkrətiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hi-PAH-kruh-teez
UK
hi-POK-ruh-teez
Listen in Context
Hippocrates is known as the father of medicine.
Many doctors still respect the ideas of Hippocrates.
The Hippocrates Oath is taken by new doctors.
Without Hippocrates, modern medicine might look very different today.