How to Pronounce Bacteriology

To pronounce "bacteriology", say BACT-er-iol-ogy — 4 syllables, IPA /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bacteriology”

"bacteriology" has 4 syllables: bact-er-iol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does bacteriology mean?

noun

  1. The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.

Words that rhyme with bacteriology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

dairyaerobacteriologymycobacteriologymicrobiologistinfectiologyaerobiologypathobiologyinfectology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bacteriology"?▾

"Bacteriology" has 4 syllables: bact · er · iol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "bacteriology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bacteriology" is /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/.

What does "bacteriology" mean?▾

Bacteriology: The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.

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