How to Pronounce "take your blood pressure"
expression
TAYK your BLUD PRESH-er
TAYK yaw BLUD PRESH-uh
Definition
To measure the pressure of blood in your arteries, usually using a cuff around your arm. This checks how hard your heart is working to pump blood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɫəd/ /ˈpɹɛʃɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /blˈʌd/ /pɹˈɛʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK your BLUD PRESH-er
UK
TAYK yaw BLUD PRESH-uh
Listen in Context
The nurse will take your blood pressure now.
Please take your blood pressure every morning.
Doctors take your blood pressure to check for problems.
Could you take your blood pressure at home and let me know the numbers?