Como Pronunciar "insufficiency"

word

ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənˌsi

in-suh-FISH-un-see

ɪnsəfˈɪʃənsi

in-suh-FISH-un-see

Definição

A lack of enough of something needed; the state of not being sufficient or adequate. Often used for medical or technical situations (like organ insufficiency), but also general.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənˌsi

Inglês Britânico

ɪnsəfˈɪʃənsi

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

in-suh-FISH-un-see

Ouça em Contexto

There was an insufficiency of food during the crisis.

Doctors discovered an insufficiency in his heart function.

The report pointed out an insufficiency of evidence.

Her fatigue was caused by an insufficiency of iron in her diet.