DICTIONARY ENTRY
6 SYLLABLES
hyperventilation
/,haɪpər,vɛn'təleɪʃən/ · haɪpərvɛntəleɪʃən
Hyperventilation has 6 syllables: hy · per · ven · ti · la · tion.
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noun. An increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued.
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