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# How to pronounce "spermicidal" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/spɛrmɪsɪdæl/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **sper·mi·ci·dal**
- **Native Audio**: [Listen](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/a/a6/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Flame%2C_not_lame-spermicidal.wav/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Flame%2C_not_lame-spermicidal.wav.mp3)

## Meaning & Usage

### ADJECTIVE
- Having the ability to kill sperm.

### NOUN
- A spermicide.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "spermicidal"

- **Syllables**: sper · mi · ci · dal
- **IPA**: `/spɛrmɪsɪdæl/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Related Words

### Related Concepts
[spermatocidal](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/spermatocidal)

## Synonyms

[spermaticidal](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/spermaticidal), [spermaticide](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/spermaticide)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “spermicidal”?
“spermicidal” is pronounced /spɛrmɪsɪdæl/ (sper · mi · ci · dal). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “spermicidal”?
“spermicidal” has 4 syllables: sper · mi · ci · dal.

### What does “spermicidal” mean?
Having the ability to kill sperm.


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