emergencies

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: e-mer-gen-cies (4)

English Definition

Serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situations requiring immediate action

Example Sentence

The hospital is ready to handle all kinds of emergencies.

US IPA /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
UK IPA /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsiz/