miasma
pronunciation
                                            
                                                
                                                How to pronounce miasma in British English:
                                                
                                                UK [miˈæzmə] 
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                How to pronounce miasma in American English:
                                                
                                                US [maɪˈæzmə, mi-]
                                                 
                                                
                                        
                                        
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                                                - Noun:
- an unwholesome atmosphere
- unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources