How to Pronounce Cordyceps

To pronounce "cordyceps", say CORDYC-eps — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːɹdəsɛps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkɔːɹdəsɛps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cordyceps”

"cordyceps" has 2 syllables: cordyc-eps.

What does cordyceps mean?

noun

  1. Any of the fungi of the genus Cordyceps, a genus of endoparasitoid sac fungi.

Related words

mycocecidiumergotcorynebacteriumcryptococcuscercosporoidcoprinoidconidium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cordyceps"?▾

"Cordyceps" has 2 syllables: cordyc · eps.

What is the IPA transcription of "cordyceps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cordyceps" is /ˈkɔːɹdəsɛps/.

What does "cordyceps" mean?▾

Cordyceps: Any of the fungi of the genus Cordyceps, a genus of endoparasitoid sac fungi.

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