How to Pronounce "hermetically"

word

hɝˈmɛtɪkəɫi/, /hɝˈmɛtɪkɫi

her-MET-ik-lee

hɜːmˈɛtɪkli

her-MET-ik-lee

Definition

In a way that is completely sealed, especially against the entry or escape of air, gas, or liquid.

American English

hɝˈmɛtɪkəɫi/, /hɝˈmɛtɪkɫi

British English

hɜːmˈɛtɪkli

her-MET-ik-lee

The jar was hermetically sealed to keep the food fresh.

Medicine is stored hermetically in special containers.

The lab room is hermetically closed during experiments.

These cookies come hermetically packaged, so they last a long time.