How to Pronounce "sterilized"
word
ˈstɛɹəˌɫaɪzd
STER-uh-lyzd
ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪzd
STER-ih-lyzd
Definition
Made completely free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, or made unable to reproduce (as with animals or humans).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛɹəˌɫaɪzd
British English
ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STER-uh-lyzd
UK
STER-ih-lyzd
Listen in Context
All the medical tools must be sterilized before use.
The cat was sterilized last week to prevent kittens.
Milk is often sterilized to make it safer to drink.
Are you sure these bottles are really sterilized?