How to Pronounce "septic"
word
/ˈsɛptɪk/
SEP-tik
/sˈɛptɪk/
SEP-tik
Definition
'Septic' describes something contaminated by bacteria, especially causing infection or relating to sewage systems. It is mainly used in medicine (e.g., 'septic wound') or for sewage/septic tanks.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛptɪk/
British English
/sˈɛptɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEP-tik
UK
SEP-tik
Listen in Context
The doctor said the wound was septic.
They cleaned the septic tank last week.
A septic infection can be very dangerous.
If the cut gets septic, you'll need antibiotics right away.