How to Pronounce "germs"
word
/ˈdʒɝmz/
jurmz
/dʒˈɜːmz/
jurmz
Definition
Tiny living things like bacteria or viruses that can make people sick. "Germs" is a general word for any microscopic organism that causes disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɝmz/
British English
/dʒˈɜːmz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jurmz
UK
jurmz
Listen in Context
Washing your hands helps to remove germs.
Many illnesses are caused by germs.
Children learn about germs in science class.
My mom always says there are germs everywhere, so I should clean up after myself.