How to Pronounce "resuscitate"
word
ɹiˈsəsɪˌteɪt/, /ɹɪˈsəsɪˌteɪt
ri-SUH-si-tayt
ɹɪsˈʌsɪtˌeɪt
ri-SUS-i-tayt
Definition
To bring someone or something back to life or consciousness, especially after they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped. It can also mean to revive or bring back hope, activity, or interest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈsəsɪˌteɪt/, /ɹɪˈsəsɪˌteɪt
British English
ɹɪsˈʌsɪtˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SUH-si-tayt
UK
ri-SUS-i-tayt
Listen in Context
Doctors tried to resuscitate the man after he stopped breathing.
The team was able to resuscitate the injured player.
She called 911 and tried to resuscitate her father.
Paramedics managed to resuscitate him just in time.