How to Pronounce Germicide

To pronounce "germicide", say GERM-ic-id-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GERM-ic-id-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “germicide”

"germicide" has 4 syllables: germ-ic-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does germicide mean?

noun

  1. An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant.

Words that rhyme with germicide

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abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

antimicrobialantimicrobicdisinfectantbactericidebacteriocidebactericidalmicrobiocidemicrobicide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "germicide"?▾

"Germicide" has 4 syllables: germ · ic · id · e.

What does "germicide" mean?▾

Germicide: An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant.

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