How to Pronounce "aspergillus"
word
ˌæspərˈdʒɪləs
as-per-JIL-uhs
ɐspˈɜːɡɪləs
uhs-PUR-gil-uhs
Definition
A type of mold (fungus) that is commonly found in the environment, such as in soil, plants, and decaying matter. Some species can cause diseases in humans, especially people with weak immune systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæspərˈdʒɪləs
British English
ɐspˈɜːɡɪləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
as-per-JIL-uhs
UK
uhs-PUR-gil-uhs
Listen in Context
Aspergillus is a type of fungus that grows on old bread.
Doctors found aspergillus in the patient's lungs.
Some people are allergic to aspergillus spores.
If you see black spots on walls in damp places, it might be aspergillus growing there.