fermentation
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: fer-men-ta-tion (4)
English Definition
The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms
Example Sentence
Fermentation is necessary for making yogurt.
US IPA
/ˌfɜːrmenˈteɪʃn/
UK IPA
/ˌfɜːmenˈteɪʃn/