How to pronounce cryptosporidium
Say it like krip-toh-spor-ID-ee-um. Cryptosporidium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ID).
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- krip
- toh
- spor
- ID
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptosporidium 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sporKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cryptosporidium mean?
- Any protozoan of the genus Cryptosporidium, intestinal parasites of humans and other vertebrates that can cause diarrhea and other symptoms in cases of low immunity.
Where does cryptosporidium come from?
From translingual Cryptosporidium (the genus name), from Latin crypto- (“hidden”) + sporidium (“spore”).
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Questions about saying cryptosporidium
How do you pronounce cryptosporidium?
Say krip-toh-spor-ID-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪptoʊspɔˈrɪdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ID). Broken into parts: krip · toh · spor · ID · ee · um.