How to Pronounce "depressurization"
word
diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən
dee-PRESH-uh-rye-ZAY-shun
diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən
dee-PRESH-uh-rye-ZAY-shun
Definition
A process in which air pressure inside a sealed area, such as an airplane or submarine, is reduced, often suddenly or accidentally.
IPA Transcription
American English
diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
diˌprɛʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-PRESH-uh-rye-ZAY-shun
UK
dee-PRESH-uh-rye-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
Sudden depressurization in an airplane can be dangerous.
The engineers studied the effects of depressurization in the test chamber.
Submarines are designed to prevent depressurization.
After the alarm sounded, the crew prepared for a possible depressurization emergency.