How to Pronounce "heatstroke"
word
ˈhitˌstroʊk
HEET-strohk
hˈiːtstɹəʊk
HEET-strohkh
Definition
A serious medical condition caused by your body overheating, often due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, where the body is unable to cool down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhitˌstroʊk
British English
hˈiːtstɹəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEET-strohk
UK
HEET-strohkh
Listen in Context
Too much sun can cause heatstroke.
He was hospitalized with heatstroke after running in the afternoon.
Drink water to avoid heatstroke.
She showed clear symptoms of heatstroke during the hike, like confusion and dizziness.