Como Pronunciar "rickets"
word
ˈɹɪkɪts
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ɹˈɪkɪts
RIK-its
Definição
Rickets is a disease in children that causes bones to become soft and weak, usually because of a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or sunlight.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɹɪkɪts
Inglês Britânico
ɹˈɪkɪts
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
RIK-its
UK
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Ouça em Contexto
Some children in the past suffered from rickets because they did not get enough sunlight.
Rickets makes children's bones weak and soft.
Vitamin D helps prevent rickets in young children.
Doctors rarely see rickets these days thanks to better nutrition and awareness.