How to Pronounce "aphrodisiac"
word
/ˌæfɹoʊˈdiziæk/
af-roh-DEE-zee-ak
/ˌæfɹədˈɪsɪˌæk/
af-ruh-DISS-ee-ak
Definition
A substance, food, or drink that is believed to increase sexual desire or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌæfɹoʊˈdiziæk/
British English
/ˌæfɹədˈɪsɪˌæk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
af-roh-DEE-zee-ak
UK
af-ruh-DISS-ee-ak
Listen in Context
Chocolate is sometimes considered an aphrodisiac.
Oysters are famous as an aphrodisiac food.
Many cultures have traditional aphrodisiac remedies.
Some people think spicy food works like an aphrodisiac, but there’s no scientific proof.