How to Pronounce "spermaceti"
word
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
spur-muh-SET-ee
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
spur-muh-SEE-tee
Definition
Spermaceti is a white, waxy substance found in the head of sperm whales, once used in making candles, ointments, and cosmetics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
British English
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spur-muh-SET-ee
UK
spur-muh-SEE-tee
Listen in Context
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.