How to Pronounce "bacterium"
word
bækˈtɪɹiəm
bak-TEER-ee-um
bæktˈiəɹɪəm
bak-TEE-uh-ree-um
Definition
A bacterium is a single, very small living thing (microorganism) that can be found everywhere, some cause disease while others are helpful.
IPA Transcription
American English
bækˈtɪɹiəm
British English
bæktˈiəɹɪəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bak-TEER-ee-um
UK
bak-TEE-uh-ree-um
Listen in Context
A bacterium can only be seen with a microscope.
One harmful bacterium can cause illness.
This medicine kills the bacterium in your body.
Scientists discovered a new bacterium in the soil.