"prophylactics" 怎么发音

word

US

ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/, /ˌpɹoʊfɪˈɫæktɪk

proh-fuh-LAK-tiks

UK

pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪks

prof-ih-LAK-tiks

释义

Prophylactics are things used to prevent disease, especially condoms, which prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The word can also refer to any preventive medical measures.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/, /ˌpɹoʊfɪˈɫæktɪk

英式英语

pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪks

简化发音

美式

proh-fuh-LAK-tiks

英式

prof-ih-LAK-tiks

语境中听

Many people use prophylactics to protect themselves from diseases.

Doctors sometimes recommend prophylactics for safe sex.

Using prophylactics can help prevent pregnancy.

He forgot to bring any prophylactics, so they stopped at a pharmacy.