How to Pronounce "denatured"
word
dɪˈneɪtʃɝd
di-NAY-cherd
dˈɛnətʃəd
di-NAY-chuhd
Definition
Changed from its natural state, often by a chemical or physical process. Commonly used to describe alcohol that has had chemicals added to it so it cannot be consumed, or proteins that have changed shape due to heat or chemicals.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈneɪtʃɝd
British English
dˈɛnətʃəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-NAY-cherd
UK
di-NAY-chuhd
Listen in Context
The scientist used denatured alcohol in the experiment.
When heated too much, the protein became denatured.
You cannot drink denatured alcohol; it is poisonous.
Egg whites turn denatured when you cook them—notice how they go from clear to white?