How to Pronounce "antibiotic"
word
ˌæntaɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/, /ˌæntibaɪˈɑtɪk
an-tee-by-AH-tik
ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk
an-tih-by-OT-ik
Definition
A medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria, used to treat bacterial infections.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntaɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/, /ˌæntibaɪˈɑtɪk
British English
ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-by-AH-tik
UK
an-tih-by-OT-ik
Listen in Context
My doctor gave me an antibiotic for my infection.
You should finish all your antibiotic pills.
Antibiotics do not help with the common cold.
She started to feel better two days after taking the antibiotic.