Cómo Pronunciar "spermaceti"
word
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
spur-muh-SET-ee
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
spur-muh-SEE-tee
Definición
Spermaceti is a white, waxy substance found in the head of sperm whales, once used in making candles, ointments, and cosmetics.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
Inglés Británico
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
spur-muh-SET-ee
UK
spur-muh-SEE-tee
Escucha en Contexto
Spermaceti was once used to make high-quality candles.
Spermaceti is found in the head cavity of sperm whales.
People used spermaceti in medicines and cosmetics for many years.
The whaling industry sought spermaceti because it burned cleanly in lamps.