Como Pronunciar "pernicious"
word
pɝˈnɪʃəs
per-NISH-us
pɜːnˈɪʃəs
puh-NISH-us
Definição
Causing great harm, damage, or death, especially in a gradual or subtle way; extremely harmful.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
pɝˈnɪʃəs
Inglês Britânico
pɜːnˈɪʃəs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
per-NISH-us
UK
puh-NISH-us
Ouça em Contexto
The pernicious smoke from factories can harm people's health.
Some viruses have a pernicious effect on the human body.
The pernicious rumors caused a lot of trouble.
Unchecked stress can have a pernicious impact on mental health over time.