How to pronounce gonococcal
Say it like gah-nuh-KAH-kul. Gonococcal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- gah
- nuh
- KAH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonococcal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gonococcal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gon-uh-KOK-ul.
What does gonococcal mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, gonococcus.
Where does gonococcal come from?
From gonococc(us) + -al.
Words that rhyme with gonococcal
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Questions about saying gonococcal
How do you pronounce gonococcal?
Say gah-nuh-KAH-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑnəˈkɑkəl/. In British English it is /ɡɒnəˈkɒkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonococcal?
Gonococcal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: gah · nuh · KAH · kul.
Is gonococcal 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 /ɡɒnəˈkɒkəl/ (gon-uh-KOK-ul).