How to Pronounce "hypoglycemia"
word
ˌhaɪpoʊɡɫaɪˈsimiə
hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh
ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmiə
hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh
Definition
A medical condition where the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is lower than normal. It can cause symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion, or fainting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpoʊɡɫaɪˈsimiə
British English
ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh
UK
hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh
Listen in Context
People with diabetes can get hypoglycemia if they skip a meal.
Shaking and sweating are signs of hypoglycemia.
Doctors treat hypoglycemia by giving sugar or juice.
After his workout, he started feeling dizzy — it turned out to be hypoglycemia.