How to Pronounce "hypothermic"
word
ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɜːrmɪk
hy-poh-THUR-mik
hˌaɪpəʊθˈɜːmɪk
hy-poh-THUR-mik
Definition
Describes a person or condition when body temperature drops below normal, usually due to cold exposure. Can refer to animals or humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɜːrmɪk
British English
hˌaɪpəʊθˈɜːmɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-poh-THUR-mik
UK
hy-poh-THUR-mik
Listen in Context
The climber became hypothermic after hours in the snow.
A hypothermic animal needs to be warmed up quickly.
Doctors treated the hypothermic patient with warm blankets.
He was so hypothermic that he was shivering uncontrollably.