Pronunciation of 'Ventilator'
The word 'ventilator' refers to a device used to circulate air or assist in breathing, commonly found in medical or mechanical contexts. Below are the pronunciations and meanings.
The word 'ventilator' originates from the Latin word 'ventilare,' meaning 'to fan' or 'to agitate the air.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A device that provides fresh air or assists in breathing, especially in medical settings.
Pronounced as 'VEN-ti-lay-tor,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Ven' as in 'vent,' 'ti' as in 'tip,' 'lay' as in 'lay,' and 'tor' as in 'tore.'
English (United Kingdom)
A device that provides fresh air or assists in breathing, especially in medical settings.
Pronounced as 'VEN-ti-lay-tuh,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Ven' as in 'vent,' 'ti' as in 'tip,' 'lay' as in 'lay,' and 'tuh' as in 'tub' without the 'b.'