How to Pronounce "deleterious"
word
ˌdɛɫəˈtɪɹiəs
del-uh-TEER-ee-uhs
dɪlɪtˈiəɹɪəs
dil-it-EE-uh-ree-uhs
Definition
Causing harm, damage, or having a negative effect. Often used in formal or scientific contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛɫəˈtɪɹiəs
British English
dɪlɪtˈiəɹɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
del-uh-TEER-ee-uhs
UK
dil-it-EE-uh-ree-uhs
Listen in Context
Smoking has deleterious effects on your health.
The chemical spill was deleterious to the river's fish.
Some medicines have deleterious side effects.
That new policy might have deleterious consequences for small businesses.