To pronounce "peptostreptococcus", say PEPT-ostr-ept-oc-occ-us — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
peptostreptococcus
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PEPT-ostr-ept-oc-occ-us
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"peptostreptococcus" has 6 syllables: pept-ostr-ept-oc-occ-us.
"Peptostreptococcus" has 6 syllables: pept · ostr · ept · oc · occ · us.
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