How to Pronounce Enterococci

To pronounce "enterococci", say ENT-er-oc-occ-i — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ENT-er-oc-occ-i

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💡 Tip for remembering “enterococci”

"enterococci" has 5 syllables: ent-er-oc-occ-i.

What does enterococci mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus Enterococcus, that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics

Related words

enterobacteriaenterobacteriaceaeenterobacterstaphylococcigonococcistreptococcipneumococcigonococcus

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How many syllables are in "enterococci"?▾

"Enterococci" has 5 syllables: ent · er · oc · occ · i.

What does "enterococci" mean?▾

Enterococci: Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus Enterococcus, that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics

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