Como Pronunciar "scurvy"

word

ˈskɝːvi

SKUR-vee

skˈɜːvi

SKUR-vee

Definição

Scurvy is a serious disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum problems, and bleeding. It was common in sailors and people with poor diets in the past.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈskɝːvi

Inglês Britânico

skˈɜːvi

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SKUR-vee

Ouça em Contexto

Sailors in the past often suffered from scurvy.

Eating oranges helps prevent scurvy.

Lack of vitamin C causes scurvy.

Back in the age of exploration, scurvy was a big killer on long sea voyages.