How to Pronounce Mycobacterium

To pronounce "mycobacterium", say MYCOB-act-er-ium — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MYCOB-act-er-ium

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"mycobacterium" has 4 syllables: mycob-act-er-ium.

What does mycobacterium mean?

noun

  1. Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

Related words

mycobacteriatuberculosismycobacteriosismycobacteriophagemycobacteriologistmycoplasmamicrobe

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How many syllables are in "mycobacterium"?▾

"Mycobacterium" has 4 syllables: mycob · act · er · ium.

What does "mycobacterium" mean?▾

Mycobacterium: Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

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