Como Pronunciar "prophylactic"

word

proh-fuh-LAK-tik

proff-ih-LAK-tik

Definição

Something that is used to prevent disease or unwanted outcomes, especially a device or substance that protects against infection or pregnancy. Can also refer to something preventive in general.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/, /ˌpɹoʊfɪˈɫæktɪk

Inglês Britânico

pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪk

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

proh-fuh-LAK-tik

proff-ih-LAK-tik

Ouça em Contexto

The doctor gave him a prophylactic to prevent infection.

Using a prophylactic can help prevent the spread of disease.

Some medicines are taken as a prophylactic before traveling.

You should always carry a prophylactic, just in case.