Como Pronunciar "spermaceti"
word
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
spur-muh-SET-ee
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
spur-muh-SEE-tee
Definição
Spermaceti is a white, waxy substance found in the head of sperm whales, once used in making candles, ointments, and cosmetics.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
Inglês Britânico
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
spur-muh-SET-ee
UK
spur-muh-SEE-tee
Ouça em Contexto
Spermaceti was once used to make high-quality candles.
Spermaceti is found in the head cavity of sperm whales.
People used spermaceti in medicines and cosmetics for many years.
The whaling industry sought spermaceti because it burned cleanly in lamps.