How to Pronounce "bloodletting"
word
BLUD-let-ing
BLUD-lit-ing
Definition
The act of draining blood from a person, especially as a medical treatment in the past. It can also mean a violent situation where many people are hurt or killed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫədˌɫɛtɪŋ
British English
blˈʌdlɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUD-let-ing
UK
BLUD-lit-ing
Listen in Context
The company went through some financial bloodletting to survive the crisis.
Bloodletting was a common practice in ancient medicine.
Doctors believed bloodletting could cure diseases.
Modern medicine does not use bloodletting anymore.