How to Pronounce "salmonella"
word
ˌsæɫməˈnɛɫə
sal-muh-NEL-uh
sˌælməʊnˈɛlɐ
sal-moh-NEL-uh
Definition
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, often from eating contaminated meat, eggs, or dairy products.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsæɫməˈnɛɫə
British English
sˌælməʊnˈɛlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sal-muh-NEL-uh
UK
sal-moh-NEL-uh
Listen in Context
Salmonella can make you sick if you eat raw eggs.
Doctors test for salmonella when someone has food poisoning.
Chicken must be cooked well to kill salmonella.
There was a salmonella outbreak at the local restaurant last month.