How to Pronounce Bacterial

To pronounce "bacterial", say BACT-er-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /[bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bacterial”

"bacterial" has 3 syllables: bact-er-ial. It rhymes with ethereal and immaterial, if that helps it stick.

What does bacterial mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

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Words that rhyme with bacterial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

etherealimmaterialvenerealmaterialarterialantibacterialmanagerialbiomaterial

Related words

bacteriologicalbacteriamicrobialmicrobiologicalbacteriumsalmonellablightbiological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bacterial"?▾

"Bacterial" has 3 syllables: bact · er · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "bacterial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bacterial" is /[bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ]/.

What does "bacterial" mean?▾

Bacterial: Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

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