How to Pronounce “asphyxiating” in English
/æsfɪksɪætɪng/
as·phy·xi·a·ting
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What does “asphyxiating” mean?
- Causing asphyxiation; depriving living beings of the ability to breathe.
- Restrictive; stifling; preventing emotional or behavioral expression.
- present participle and gerund of asphyxiate
Example sentences
- “If one digs a deep pit and another comes and broadens it, and an ox falls into it and dies, the rule is as follows: If the ox dies as a result of the asphyxiating atmosphere of the pit, the second person is exempt because his action has rendered the atmosphere less asphyxiating. If, however, it dies as a result of concussion, he is liable since he has increased the likelihood that the pit will cause this damage.”
- “For Kate, Dick and the theatre company represent a world of imagination, sensuality, and emotional freedom that her asphyxiating religion cannot accommodate.”
- “said that creditors were asphyxiating the Greek economy i mean really rough stuff and there's this view they're like oh god things are really getting bad I”
Common phrases
How to pronounce “asphyxiating”
- Syllables:
- as · phy · xi · a · ting
- IPA:
- /æsfɪksɪætɪng/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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How do you pronounce “asphyxiating”?
“asphyxiating” is pronounced /æsfɪksɪætɪng/ (as · phy · xi · a · ting). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “asphyxiating”?
“asphyxiating” has 5 syllables: as · phy · xi · a · ting.
What does “asphyxiating” mean?
Causing asphyxiation; depriving living beings of the ability to breathe.
How can I hear “asphyxiating” used in real sentences?
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