How to Pronounce "hypothermia"
word
ˌhaɪpəˈθɝmiə
hy-puh-THER-mee-uh
hˌaɪpəʊθˈɜːmiɐ
hy-poh-THUR-mee-uh
Definition
A dangerous medical condition where a person's body temperature drops too low, usually because of being exposed to cold for too long.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpəˈθɝmiə
British English
hˌaɪpəʊθˈɜːmiɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-puh-THER-mee-uh
UK
hy-poh-THUR-mee-uh
Listen in Context
Falling into icy water can cause hypothermia quickly.
Doctors treated the climber for hypothermia.
Wearing wet clothes in winter increases the risk of hypothermia.
He started to shiver badly, which was an early sign of hypothermia.