How to Pronounce "spiritus"
word
ˈspɪɹɪtəs
SPIR-i-tuhs
ˈspɪrɪtəs
SPIR-i-tuhs
Definition
'Spiritus' is a Latin-origin word sometimes used in English to refer to pure alcohol for medical or cleaning purposes, or poetically to mean 'spirit' or 'soul.' It is rare and mostly found in literature or specific contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪɹɪtəs
British English
ˈspɪrɪtəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIR-i-tuhs
UK
SPIR-i-tuhs
Listen in Context
Spiritus is used for cleaning wounds in some hospitals.
They stored the spiritus in a locked cabinet.
The word spiritus comes from Latin.
She recited a poem that spoke of the human spiritus in hard times.