Como Pronunciar "deleterious"
word
ˌdɛɫəˈtɪɹiəs
del-uh-TEER-ee-uhs
dɪlɪtˈiəɹɪəs
dil-it-EE-uh-ree-uhs
Definição
Causing harm, damage, or having a negative effect. Often used in formal or scientific contexts.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌdɛɫəˈtɪɹiəs
Inglês Britânico
dɪlɪtˈiəɹɪəs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
del-uh-TEER-ee-uhs
UK
dil-it-EE-uh-ree-uhs
Ouça em Contexto
Smoking has deleterious effects on your health.
The chemical spill was deleterious to the river's fish.
Some medicines have deleterious side effects.
That new policy might have deleterious consequences for small businesses.