How to Pronounce "listeria"
word
ɫɪˈstɪɹiə
li-STEER-ee-uh
lɪstˈiəɹɪɐ
li-STEER-ee-uh
Definition
Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, especially in foods like unpasteurized cheese, deli meats, and raw vegetables. Infection with listeria can be serious, particularly for pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫɪˈstɪɹiə
British English
lɪstˈiəɹɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-STEER-ee-uh
UK
li-STEER-ee-uh
Listen in Context
Listeria can be found in some types of cheese.
Listeria infection can make people very sick.
Pregnant women should avoid foods that may have listeria.
There was a listeria outbreak linked to prepackaged salads last year.