How to Pronounce "strangulation"
word
ˌstɹæŋɡjəˈɫeɪʃən
strang-yuh-LAY-shun
stɹˈænɡjʊlˈeɪʃən
strang-yuh-LAY-shun
Definition
Strangulation is when someone's neck is squeezed tightly, stopping their breathing or blood flow, usually causing serious harm or death.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌstɹæŋɡjəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
stɹˈænɡjʊlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
strang-yuh-LAY-shun
UK
strang-yuh-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
Strangulation can be very dangerous and cause death.
Doctors can see signs of strangulation on the neck.
He was charged with attempted strangulation.
The medical report confirmed strangulation as the cause of death.