How to Pronounce "disinfecting"
word
dɪsɪnˈfɛkt
dis-in-FEKT-ing
dˌɪsɪnfˈɛktɪŋ
dis-in-FEKT-ing
Definition
The act of cleaning something with chemicals or other means to remove harmful germs and bacteria.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsɪnˈfɛkt
British English
dˌɪsɪnfˈɛktɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-in-FEKT-ing
UK
dis-in-FEKT-ing
Listen in Context
She is disinfecting the kitchen counters.
Disinfecting your hands often helps prevent illness.
The hospital is disinfecting all rooms every day.
I've been disinfecting my phone regularly since the pandemic started.