How to pronounce campylobacter
Say it like kam-PY-loh-bak-ter. Campylobacter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kæmˈpaɪloʊˌbæktər/kam-PY-loh-bak-ter
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- kam
- PY
- loh
- bak
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Campylobacter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does campylobacter mean?
noun
- Any bacteria of the genus Campylobacter; a principal cause of food poisoning.
Where does campylobacter come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying campylobacter
How do you pronounce campylobacter?
Say kam-PY-loh-bak-ter. The American pronunciation is /kæmˈpaɪloʊˌbæktər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in campylobacter?
Campylobacter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY). Broken into parts: kam · PY · loh · bak · ter.