How to Pronounce Corynebacterium

To pronounce "corynebacterium", say CORYN-eb-act-er-ium — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CORYN-eb-act-er-ium

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"corynebacterium" has 5 syllables: coryn-eb-act-er-ium.

What does corynebacterium mean?

noun

  1. Any bacterium, of the genus Corynebacterium, many of which are pathogenic or parasitic.

Related words

coryneformcorynephagecarnobacteriumproteobacteriumparacoloncaulobactercolibacilluspseudococcus

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How many syllables are in "corynebacterium"?▾

"Corynebacterium" has 5 syllables: coryn · eb · act · er · ium.

What does "corynebacterium" mean?▾

Corynebacterium: Any bacterium, of the genus Corynebacterium, many of which are pathogenic or parasitic.

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