How Do You Spell STRANGULATING?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈanɡjʊlˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "strangulating" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈstræŋ.ɡjə.leɪt.ɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by an "ng" sound, and then a soft "g" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "i" sound and the letter "a". The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, the letter "n", and a hard "g" sound. This word is often used to describe the process of cutting off someone's air supply, which can be fatal if not addressed quickly.

STRANGULATING Meaning and Definition

1. Strangulating is a verb that refers to the act of constricting or restricting something, particularly in relation to physical compression of a body part or a passageway. This term can be used in various contexts, including in the medical, legal, and general settings.

   In the medical field, strangulating often describes a condition where there is a constriction or obstruction in the blood vessels, intestines, or other anatomical structures, leading to a decrease or complete cessation of blood supply, air flow, or passage of body fluids. For instance, an intestinal hernia could cause the bowel to become strangulated, resulting in severe pain and potential intestinal blockage or tissue damage.

   In a legal context, the term "strangulating" may be used to describe a criminal act involving the intentional application of pressure to someone's neck to restrict their breathing or blood flow, often leading to asphyxiation. This act is considered highly dangerous and can be fatal.

   Outside of specific fields, the word "strangulating" can also be used more broadly to convey the idea of forcefully or tightly limiting or suppressing something. It can apply to various situations, such as the strangulation of creativity by rigid rules or the strangulation of free speech by oppressive regimes.

   Overall, the term "strangulating" encompasses the notion of constriction, compression, or restriction, and is often associated with negative or harmful effects.

Common Misspellings for STRANGULATING

• strangulationg
• stranglating
• strangulting
• strangulatingg
• strangelating
• strenagulating

Etymology of STRANGULATING

The word "strangulating" comes from the verb "strangulate" which derived from the Latin word "strangulatus", the past participle of "strangulare", meaning "to strangle". Latin borrowed this word from the Greek verb "strangalan" which also meant "to strangle". Ultimately, the Greek word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*strenk-", which meant "to tighten" or "to squeeze". The word "strangulating" itself refers to the act of choking or suffocating someone or something by compressing or constricting the neck or throat.

Similar spelling words for STRANGULATING

• sternutative,
• sternutator,
• strain gauge,
• strangling,
• strange quark,
• strangulation,
• sternutation,
• strangulate,
• string line,
• stirringly.

Conjugate verb Strangulating

CONDITIONAL

I would strangulate

we would strangulate

you would strangulate

he/she/it would strangulate

they would strangulate

FUTURE

I will strangulate

we will strangulate

you will strangulate

he/she/it will strangulate

they will strangulate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have strangulated

we will have strangulated

you will have strangulated

he/she/it will have strangulated

they will have strangulated

PAST

I strangulated

we strangulated

you strangulated

he/she/it strangulated

they strangulated

PAST PERFECT

I had strangulated

we had strangulated

you had strangulated

he/she/it had strangulated

they had strangulated

PRESENT

I strangulate

we strangulate

you strangulate

he/she/it strangulates

they strangulate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have strangulated

we have strangulated

you have strangulated

he/she/it has strangulated

they have strangulated

I am strangulating

we are strangulating

you are strangulating

he/she/it is strangulating

they are strangulating

I was strangulating

we were strangulating

you were strangulating

he/she/it was strangulating

they were strangulating

I will be strangulating

we will be strangulating

you will be strangulating

he/she/it will be strangulating

they will be strangulating

I have been strangulating

we have been strangulating

you have been strangulating

he/she/it has been strangulating

they have been strangulating

I had been strangulating

we had been strangulating

you had been strangulating

he/she/it had been strangulating

they had been strangulating

I will have been strangulating

we will have been strangulating

you will have been strangulating

he/she/it will have been strangulating

they will have been strangulating

I would have strangulated

we would have strangulated

you would have strangulated

he/she/it would have strangulated

they would have strangulated

I would be strangulating

we would be strangulating

you would be strangulating

he/she/it would be strangulating

they would be strangulating

I would have been strangulating

we would have been strangulating

you would have been strangulating

he/she/it would have been strangulating

they would have been strangulating