ɪɾ ɪz kənvˈɜːɾᵻd ɪnðə bˈɑːdi tə dˈaɪmθaɪl tˈɛlʊɹɹˌaɪd wˌɪtʃ ɪmpˈɑːɹts ɐ ɡˈɑːɹlɪklˈaɪk ˈoʊdɚ tə ðə bɹˈɛθ ænd swˈɛt.
It is converted in the body to dimethyl telluride which imparts a garlic-like odor to the breath and sweat.