How to pronounce enterococcus
Say it like en-tuh-ruh-KAW-kus. Enterococcus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAW).
- en
- tuh
- ruh
- KAW
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enterococcus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enterococcus
American and British speakers say enterococcus in essentially the same way: /ˌɛntərəˈkɔkəs/ in the US and /ˌɛntərəʊˈkɒkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-tuh-roh-KOK-us.
What does enterococcus mean?
- Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus Enterococcus, that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics
Where does enterococcus come from?
From entero- + -coccus.
Words that rhyme with enterococcus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enterococcus.
Questions about saying enterococcus
How do you pronounce enterococcus?
Say en-tuh-ruh-KAW-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntərəˈkɔkəs/. In British English it is /ˌɛntərəʊˈkɒkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enterococcus?
Enterococcus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAW). Broken into parts: en · tuh · ruh · KAW · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say enterococcus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛntərəˈkɔkəs/ and the British form is /ˌɛntərəʊˈkɒkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.