How to Pronounce "coma"
word
/ˈkoʊmə/
KOH-muh
/kˈəʊmɐ/
KOH-muh
Definition
A coma is a state of deep unconsciousness in which a person is alive but does not wake up or respond normally. It is usually caused by serious illness, injury, or damage to the brain.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkoʊmə/
British English
/kˈəʊmɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOH-muh
UK
KOH-muh
Listen in Context
After the accident, he was in a coma for two days.
The doctor said she fell into a coma last night.
His family visited him every day while he was in a coma.
She was in a coma for weeks, and then suddenly opened her eyes.