How to Pronounce "vitals"
word
/ˈvaɪtəɫ/
VY-tuhlz
/vˈaɪtəlz/
VY-tuhlz
Definition
'Vitals' most often refers to the body's essential signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature that show if someone is healthy. Sometimes used more generally for essential or most important things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvaɪtəɫ/
British English
/vˈaɪtəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VY-tuhlz
UK
VY-tuhlz
Listen in Context
The nurse checked my vitals every hour.
Doctors look at your vitals to see how healthy you are.
My vitals were normal during the exam.
Before surgery, they always monitor your vitals closely.