How to pronounce cryptococcus
Say it like krip-tuh-KOK-us. Cryptococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK).
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- krip
- tuh
- KOK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptococcus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kripGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cryptococcus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: krip-toh-KOK-us.
What does cryptococcus mean?
- Any soil fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, some of which are pathogenic
Where does cryptococcus come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with cryptococcus
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Questions about saying cryptococcus
How do you pronounce cryptococcus?
Say krip-tuh-KOK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪptəˈkɑkəs/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪptəʊˈkɒkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptococcus?
Cryptococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK). Broken into parts: krip · tuh · KOK · us.
Is cryptococcus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkrɪptəʊˈkɒkəs/ (krip-toh-KOK-us).