How to Pronounce "antiseptic"
word
ˌæntəˈsɛptɪk
an-tuh-SEP-tik
ˌæntɪsˈɛptɪk
an-tis-SEP-tik
Definition
A substance that prevents infection by stopping or destroying harmful bacteria, usually used on skin or wounds. It can also describe something extremely clean or free from germs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntəˈsɛptɪk
British English
ˌæntɪsˈɛptɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tuh-SEP-tik
UK
an-tis-SEP-tik
Listen in Context
Please clean the cut with antiseptic.
I bought a bottle of antiseptic at the pharmacy.
Doctors use antiseptic before surgery.
This hospital has an antiseptic smell everywhere.