How to pronounce spirochete
Say it like SPY-ruh-keet. Spirochete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- ruh
- keet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirochete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spirochete
American and British speakers say spirochete in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪrəˌkit/ in the US and /ˈspaɪrəˌkiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-ruh-keet.
What does spirochete mean?
- Any of several coiled bacteria of the order Spirochaetales, most of which are pathogenic to both humans and other animals.
Where does spirochete come from?
From translingual Spirochaeta.
Questions about saying spirochete
How do you pronounce spirochete?
Say SPY-ruh-keet. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪrəˌkit/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪrəˌkiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirochete?
Spirochete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · ruh · keet.
Do Americans and Brits say spirochete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪrəˌkit/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪrəˌkiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.