How to Pronounce "unsanitary"
word
ənˈsænəˌtɛɹi
uhn-SAN-uh-ter-ee
ʌnsˈænɪtəɹi
un-SAN-i-tuh-ree
Definition
Something that is unsanitary is dirty or not clean, and may cause illness or health problems. It refers to places, conditions, objects, or practices that do not meet acceptable standards of cleanliness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈsænəˌtɛɹi
British English
ʌnsˈænɪtəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-SAN-uh-ter-ee
UK
un-SAN-i-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The restaurant was closed because its kitchen was unsanitary.
Living in unsanitary conditions can make you sick.
Using unsanitary water is dangerous.
The bathroom looked so unsanitary that I didn’t want to use it.