How to Pronounce "disinfectant"
word
dɪsɪnˈfɛktənt
dis-in-FEK-tuhnt
dˌɪsɪnfˈɛktənt
dis-in-FEK-tuhnt
Definition
A disinfectant is a chemical or substance used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces to make them clean and safe.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsɪnˈfɛktənt
British English
dˌɪsɪnfˈɛktənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-in-FEK-tuhnt
UK
dis-in-FEK-tuhnt
Listen in Context
Please wipe the table with disinfectant.
She bought a bottle of disinfectant at the store.
Use disinfectant to clean the bathroom floor.
This disinfectant kills 99% of germs on contact.