How to Pronounce "antibodies"
word
ˈænɪˌbɑdiz/, /ˈæntiˌbɑdiz/, /ˈæntɪˌbɑdiz
AN-ti-bah-deez
ˈæntɪbˌɒdɪz
AN-ti-bod-eez
Definition
Proteins made by the body's immune system to help fight harmful things like bacteria and viruses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænɪˌbɑdiz/, /ˈæntiˌbɑdiz/, /ˈæntɪˌbɑdiz
British English
ˈæntɪbˌɒdɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-ti-bah-deez
UK
AN-ti-bod-eez
Listen in Context
The doctor tested my blood for antibodies.
Vaccines help your body make antibodies.
Antibodies fight off sickness.
Some people don't develop enough antibodies after getting sick.