How to pronounce defibrillators
Say it like dee-FIB-rih-lay-terz. Defibrillators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB).
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- dee
- FIB
- rih
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defibrillators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of defibrillators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-FIB-rih-lay-tuz.
What does defibrillators mean?
- plural of defibrillator How to pronounce defibrillator
Questions about saying defibrillators
How do you pronounce defibrillators?
Say dee-FIB-rih-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /diˈfɪbrɪˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /diˈfɪbrɪˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defibrillators?
Defibrillators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB). Broken into parts: dee · FIB · rih · lay · terz.
Is defibrillators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diˈfɪbrɪˌleɪtəz/ (dee-FIB-rih-lay-tuz).