How to Pronounce Mycelium

To pronounce "mycelium", say MYCEL-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /mɑɪ.ˈsi.li.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/mɑɪ.ˈsi.li.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mycelium”

"mycelium" has 2 syllables: mycel-ium.

What does mycelium mean?

noun

  1. The vegetative part of any fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, threadlike hyphae, often underground.

Related words

coenocyticdikaryoticheterokaryotichyphaehyphashirohymeniumtrama

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mycelium"?▾

"Mycelium" has 2 syllables: mycel · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "mycelium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mycelium" is /mɑɪ.ˈsi.li.əm/.

What does "mycelium" mean?▾

Mycelium: The vegetative part of any fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, threadlike hyphae, often underground.

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