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How to Pronounce "embolism"

word

EM-boh-liz-um
EM-bohl-iz-um

Definition

An embolism is a serious medical condition where a blood vessel is blocked by an object, such as a blood clot or air bubble, preventing blood from reaching certain parts of the body.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɛmboʊˌɫɪzəm

British English

ˈɛmbəʊlˌɪzəm

Simplified Pronunciation

US

EM-boh-liz-um

UK

EM-bohl-iz-um

Listen in Context

An embolism can block the blood flow to your lungs.

The doctor explained what an embolism is.

A blood clot can cause an embolism.

She was hospitalized after suffering a pulmonary embolism.