Pronunciation of 'Defibrillator'
The word 'defibrillator' refers to a medical device used to restore a normal heartbeat by delivering an electric shock to the heart. It is pronounced as 'dɪˈfɪb.rɪ.leɪ.tɚ' in American English.
Word Origin
The term 'defibrillator' originates from the Latin prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'fibrilla,' which refers to small fibers, combined with the suffix '-ator,' indicating an agent or device.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
Pronounced as 'dih-FIB-rih-lay-tur,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Di' as in 'dip,' 'fib' as in 'fib,' 'ri' as in 'rib,' 'lay' as in 'lay,' and 'tur' as in 'turn.'