How to pronounce salmonella
Say it like sal-muh-NEL-uh. Salmonella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL).
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- sal
- muh
- NEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salmonella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NELSay 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 salmonella
American and British speakers say salmonella in essentially the same way: /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/ in the US and /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-muh-NEL-uh.
What does salmonella mean?
- Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases.“Everyone got sick from salmonella in the undercooked meat.”
- Food poisoning, especially in humans, caused by such organisms.
Where does salmonella come from?
From the genus name Salmonella, named after American veterinarian Daniel Elmer Salmon.
Words that rhyme with salmonella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salmonella.
Questions about saying salmonella
How do you pronounce salmonella?
Say sal-muh-NEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salmonella?
Salmonella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL). Broken into parts: sal · muh · NEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say salmonella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/ and the British form is /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.