How to Pronounce Pneumococci

To pronounce "pneumococci", say PNEUM-oc-occ-i — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PNEUM-oc-occ-i

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💡 Tip for remembering “pneumococci”

"pneumococci" has 4 syllables: pneum-oc-occ-i.

What does pneumococci mean?

noun

  1. A gram-positive bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, that causes pneumonia and other infectious diseases

Related words

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How many syllables are in "pneumococci"?▾

"Pneumococci" has 4 syllables: pneum · oc · occ · i.

What does "pneumococci" mean?▾

Pneumococci: A gram-positive bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, that causes pneumonia and other infectious diseases

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