To pronounce "bacteriocin", say BACT-er-ioc-in — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BACT-er-ioc-in
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"bacteriocin" has 4 syllables: bact-er-ioc-in.
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"Bacteriocin" has 4 syllables: bact · er · ioc · in.
Bacteriocin: Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria
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