How to Pronounce "pesticides"
word
PES-tuh-sydz
PES-tih-sydz
Definition
Pesticides are chemicals used to kill or control pests, such as insects, weeds, or fungi, usually in farming to protect crops.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛstəˌsaɪdz
British English
pˈɛstɪsˌaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PES-tuh-sydz
UK
PES-tih-sydz
Listen in Context
Farmers use pesticides to protect their crops from insects.
Too many pesticides can harm the environment.
Pesticides are used to kill weeds and fungus on plants.
More people are choosing food grown without pesticides these days.