How to Pronounce Perithecium

To pronounce "perithecium", say PER-ith-ec-ium — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PER-ith-ec-ium

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"perithecium" has 4 syllables: per-ith-ec-ium.

What does perithecium mean?

noun

  1. An ascocarp shaped like a skittle or ball, distinguished by a small pore, the ostiole, through which the spores are released one by one when ripe.

Related words

pseudotheciumcleistotheciumperidioleascocarpparaphysisperidermiumperidiumpseudoaethalium

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How many syllables are in "perithecium"?▾

"Perithecium" has 4 syllables: per · ith · ec · ium.

What does "perithecium" mean?▾

Perithecium: An ascocarp shaped like a skittle or ball, distinguished by a small pore, the ostiole, through which the spores are released one by one when ripe.

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