How to Pronounce Propionibacterium

To pronounce "propionibacterium", say PROP-ion-ib-act-er-ium — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROP-ion-ib-act-er-ium

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"propionibacterium" has 6 syllables: prop-ion-ib-act-er-ium.

What does propionibacterium mean?

noun

  1. Any of various saprophytic gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Propionibacterium, that occur in milk and in the intestines, some of which are pathogenic, but others of which produce the holes in Swiss cheese

Related words

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How many syllables are in "propionibacterium"?▾

"Propionibacterium" has 6 syllables: prop · ion · ib · act · er · ium.

What does "propionibacterium" mean?▾

Propionibacterium: Any of various saprophytic gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Propionibacterium, that occur in milk and in the intestines, some of which are pathogenic, but others of which produce the holes in Swiss cheese

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