How to Pronounce "hyperventilation"
word
ˌhaɪpərˌvɛn(t)ɪˈleɪʃən
hy-per-VEN-ti-LAY-shuhn
hˌaɪpəvˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən
hy-puh-ven-ti-LAY-shuhn
Definition
Hyperventilation is when a person breathes much faster or deeper than normal, making the body lose too much carbon dioxide. This can cause dizziness, tingling, or feeling faint.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpərˌvɛn(t)ɪˈleɪʃən
British English
hˌaɪpəvˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-per-VEN-ti-LAY-shuhn
UK
hy-puh-ven-ti-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Hyperventilation can happen during a panic attack.
Fast breathing in hyperventilation can make you feel dizzy.
Sometimes, blowing into a paper bag helps stop hyperventilation.
After running too hard, he started to experience hyperventilation and had to sit down.