How to Pronounce Probiotic

To pronounce "probiotic", say PROB-iot-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROB-iot-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “probiotic”

"probiotic" has 3 syllables: prob-iot-ic.

What does probiotic mean?

noun

  1. A food or dietary supplement, such as a yogurt, containing live bacteria for therapeutic reasons.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to probiosis; ecologic facilitation.
  2. Describing any dietary supplement that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes.

Related words

bioticprobiogenomicssynbioticbiopreservationbiopreservativebiostimulatorbiostimulationpharmabiotic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "probiotic"?▾

"Probiotic" has 3 syllables: prob · iot · ic.

What does "probiotic" mean?▾

Probiotic: A food or dietary supplement, such as a yogurt, containing live bacteria for therapeutic reasons.

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