How to Pronounce "bacterial"
word
bækˈtɪɹiəɫ
bak-TEER-ee-uhl
bæktˈiəɹɪəl
bak-TEER-ee-uhl
Definition
Relating to or caused by bacteria, which are tiny living organisms that can cause disease or have helpful effects.
IPA Transcription
American English
bækˈtɪɹiəɫ
British English
bæktˈiəɹɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bak-TEER-ee-uhl
UK
bak-TEER-ee-uhl
Listen in Context
He is taking medicine for a bacterial infection.
Some bacterial diseases can spread quickly.
The doctor said the illness was bacterial, not viral.
I'm worried this might be a bacterial infection because my throat hurts a lot.