Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defibrillate

/diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.03 in modern English

Syllables: de-fib-ril-late
IPA: /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Dynamic typography reinvigorates the storytelling genre by anthropomorphizing fonts, defibrillating calligraphy, creating rhythmic, ambient moodscapes without sacrificing speed or lushness."
"Though occasionally a “flatliner” can be revived with a defib, it is most commonly used to change the uncoordinated contractions of the heart (fibrillation) into a normal sinus rhythm—that is, to defibrillate the heart."
"The former sex addict turned exuberant Christian influencer Russell Brand showed up in a leopard-print cardigan to offer a rare note of empathy, saying the stunt was an attempt to “defibrillate divinity down here on the lower levels.”"

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English fibrillate English defibrillate From de- + fibrillate.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

defibrillates (present, singular) defibrillating (participle, present) defibrillated (participle, past) defibrillated (past)

Derived Forms

defibrillator

Frequently Paired Words

cardiovert

Questions

How do you pronounce defibrillate?: The recorded pronunciation is /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/.
What does defibrillate mean?: To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.
Where does defibrillate come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English fibrillate English defibrillate From de- + fibrillate.

How to pronounce defibrillate

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “defibrillate”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “defibrillate”.
Repeat and practice — Say “defibrillate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.