How to Pronounce “bacteria”
word
/bækˈtɪɹiə/
bak-TEER-ee-uh
/bæktˈiəɹɪɐ/
bak-TEER-ee-uh
IPA Transcription
American English
/bækˈtɪɹiə/
British English
/bæktˈiəɹɪɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bak-TEER-ee-uh
UK
bak-TEER-ee-uh
Listen in Context
After washing your hands, most bacteria are removed.
Yogurt is full of live bacteria that are good for your stomach.
Bacteria can cause infections in humans.
Good bacteria help digest food.