How to Pronounce "vertigo"
word
ˈvɝtɪˌɡoʊ
VUR-ti-goh
vˈɜːtɪɡˌəʊ
VUR-ti-goh
Definition
A medical condition where you feel that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving, even when still. Often causes dizziness and loss of balance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɝtɪˌɡoʊ
British English
vˈɜːtɪɡˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VUR-ti-goh
UK
VUR-ti-goh
Listen in Context
She went to the doctor because of her vertigo.
People with vertigo can feel like the room is spinning.
He missed work because of severe vertigo.
Just looking down from the tall building gave me vertigo.