How to Pronounce "herbicides"
word
ˈɝbəˌsaɪdz/, /ˈhɝbəˌsaɪdz
UR-buh-sydz or HER-buh-sydz
hˈɜːbɪsˌaɪdz
HURB-ih-sydz
Definition
Herbicides are chemicals used to kill or control unwanted plants, especially weeds, in farming or gardening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝbəˌsaɪdz/, /ˈhɝbəˌsaɪdz
British English
hˈɜːbɪsˌaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-buh-sydz or HER-buh-sydz
UK
HURB-ih-sydz
Listen in Context
Farmers use herbicides to control weeds in their fields.
Some herbicides can harm other plants if not used carefully.
We learned about herbicides in science class.
If you overuse herbicides, your soil might be damaged over time.