How to Pronounce "atrophied"
word
ˈætɹəfid
A-truh-feed
ˈætɹəfɪd
A-truh-fid
Definition
Weakened or shriveled because of a lack of use, nutrition, or movement, especially used to describe muscles or body parts. Can also describe something non-physical that has become weak or less effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈætɹəfid
British English
ˈætɹəfɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-truh-feed
UK
A-truh-fid
Listen in Context
The patient's legs became atrophied after months in bed.
If muscles are not used, they will become atrophied.
The old unused playground equipment was atrophied and rusty.
His social skills have atrophied since he started working from home.