How to Pronounce "hazmat"
word
ˈhæzˌmæt
HAZ-mat
ˈhæzˌmæt
HAZ-mat
Definition
Hazmat is a short form for hazardous materials—substances that can be dangerous, such as chemicals, gases, or radioactive materials, especially those that can harm people, animals, or the environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæzˌmæt
British English
ˈhæzˌmæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAZ-mat
UK
HAZ-mat
Listen in Context
The workers wore hazmat suits to clean the chemical spill.
She took special hazmat training for her job at the factory.
The hazmat team arrived quickly after the accident.
Did you see those guys in the yellow hazmat suits on the news last night?