How to Pronounce Listeriosis

To pronounce "listeriosis", say LIST-er-ios-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LIST-er-ios-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “listeriosis”

"listeriosis" has 4 syllables: list-er-ios-is.

What does listeriosis mean?

noun

  1. An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii, often through contaminated food.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "listeriosis"?▾

"Listeriosis" has 4 syllables: list · er · ios · is.

What does "listeriosis" mean?▾

Listeriosis: An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii, often through contaminated food.

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