How to pronounce gonococcus
Say it like GON-uh-kok-us. Gonococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON).
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- GON
- uh
- kok
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonococcus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kokGive this part a little weight. 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 gonococcus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GON-uh-kok-us.
What does gonococcus mean?
- Any of the bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) that are responsible for gonorrhea.
Where does gonococcus come from?
From a short form of gonorrhea + -coccus.
Questions about saying gonococcus
How do you pronounce gonococcus?
Say GON-uh-kok-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑnəˌkɑkəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonococcus?
Gonococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON). Broken into parts: GON · uh · kok · us.
Is gonococcus 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 /ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs/ (GON-uh-kok-us).