"suffocate" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈsəfəˌkeɪt/

SUH-fuh-kayt

UK

/sˈʌfəkˌeɪt/

SUHF-uh-kayt

释义

To die or have serious trouble breathing because there is not enough air, or because something is blocking your breathing. It can also refer to feeling trapped or unable to breathe in a situation.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈsəfəˌkeɪt/

英式英语

/sˈʌfəkˌeɪt/

简化发音

美式

SUH-fuh-kayt

英式

SUHF-uh-kayt

语境中听

If there is no air, people can suffocate quickly.

He tried not to suffocate in the smoke.

A baby can suffocate if a blanket covers its face.

I felt like I was going to suffocate in that crowded elevator.