How to Pronounce Bacillus

To pronounce "bacillus", say BAC-ill-us — 3 syllables, IPA /bæˈsɪl.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/bæˈsɪl.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bacillus”

"bacillus" has 3 syllables: bac-ill-us. It rhymes with amaryllis and lactobacillus, if that helps it stick.

What does bacillus mean?

noun

  1. Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease.
  2. Any bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacterium.

Words that rhyme with bacillus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

amaryllislactobacillusillusagilismillislillis

Related words

bamylobactertuberculosispestislepraorganismtubercleabortus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bacillus"?▾

"Bacillus" has 3 syllables: bac · ill · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "bacillus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bacillus" is /bæˈsɪl.əs/.

What does "bacillus" mean?▾

Bacillus: Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease.

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