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How do you pronounce spermicide?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈspɜː(ɹ)mɪsaɪd/.
What does spermicide mean?
A substance used for killing sperm.
Where does spermicide come from?
From sperm + -icide.

How to pronounce spermicide

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈspɜː(ɹ)mɪsaɪd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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