Como Pronunciar "asphyxia"

word

æsˈfɪksiə

as-FIK-see-uh

ɐsfˈɪksiə

as-FIK-see-uh

Definição

Asphyxia is a medical condition in which the body does not get enough oxygen to breathe, causing difficulty in breathing and potentially leading to unconsciousness or death.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

æsˈfɪksiə

Inglês Britânico

ɐsfˈɪksiə

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

as-FIK-see-uh

Ouça em Contexto

Asphyxia can happen if someone stops breathing for a long time.

Wearing a tight scarf could cause asphyxia if it blocks the airway.

Doctors quickly treated the patient to prevent asphyxia.

The victim suffered asphyxia after being trapped in a smoke-filled room.