How to pronounce aspergillus
Say it like as-per-JIL-us. Aspergillus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIL).
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US American/ˌæspɚˈdʒɪləs/as-per-JIL-us
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- as
- per
- JIL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspergillus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aspergillus mean?
noun
- Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
Where does aspergillus come from?
From the genus taxonomic name Aspergillus, from aspergill(um) + Latin -us.
Words that rhyme with aspergillus
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Questions about saying aspergillus
How do you pronounce aspergillus?
Say as-per-JIL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌæspɚˈdʒɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspergillus?
Aspergillus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIL). Broken into parts: as · per · JIL · us.