How to pronounce staph
Say it like STAF. Staph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/stæf/STAF
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- STAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staph pronunciation, sound by sound
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- STAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does staph mean?
noun
- Staphylococcus bacteria and the infection it causes.
Where does staph come from?
Shortening of staphylococcus.
Words that rhyme with staph
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Words that sound like staph
Questions about saying staph
How do you pronounce staph?
Say STAF. The American pronunciation is /stæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staph?
Staph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAF.
What words sound the same as staph?
Staph sounds the same as staff in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.