How to pronounce moraxella
Say it like mor-ak-SEL-uh. Moraxella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- mor
- ak
- SEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moraxella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moraxella
American and British speakers say moraxella in essentially the same way: /ˌmɔrækˈsɛlə/ in the US and /ˌmɔːrækˈsɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: maw-rak-SEL-uh.
What does moraxella mean?
- Any of several short rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Moraxella (under family Moraxellaceae) which includes the causative agent (Moraxella lacunata) of catarrhal conjunctivitis; the bacterium inhabits the mucous membranes of mammals and causes infections of the middle ear, respiratory
Where does moraxella come from?
Borrowed from translingual Moraxella (genus name).
Words that rhyme with moraxella
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Questions about saying moraxella
How do you pronounce moraxella?
Say mor-ak-SEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɔrækˈsɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌmɔːrækˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moraxella?
Moraxella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: mor · ak · SEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say moraxella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɔrækˈsɛlə/ and the British form is /ˌmɔːrækˈsɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.