How to pronounce streptococcus
Say it like strep-tuh-KOK-us. Streptococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK).
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- strep
- tuh
- KOK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streptococcus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. 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 streptococcus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: strep-tuh-KOK-us.
What does streptococcus mean?
- A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.
Where does streptococcus come from?
Morphologically a compound of strepto- + -coccus.
Words that rhyme with streptococcus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of streptococcus.
Questions about saying streptococcus
How do you pronounce streptococcus?
Say strep-tuh-KOK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌstrɛptəˈkɑkəs/. In British English it is /ˌstrɛptəˈkɒkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streptococcus?
Streptococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK). Broken into parts: strep · tuh · KOK · us.
Is streptococcus 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 /ˌstrɛptəˈkɒkəs/ (strep-tuh-KOK-us).