How to Pronounce "draw blood"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈbɫəd
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dɹˈɔː/ /blˈʌd
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Definition
To take a small amount of blood from someone's body, usually with a needle, for testing, donation, or medical treatment. Can also mean to injure someone so they bleed, but this is less common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈbɫəd
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /blˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The nurse will draw blood for your test.
Doctors must know how to draw blood safely.
She doesn't like it when they draw blood because it hurts a little.
They had to draw blood twice because the first sample was too small.