How to Pronounce Rhizobium

To pronounce "rhizobium", say RHIZ-ob-ium — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RHIZ-ob-ium

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💡 Tip for remembering “rhizobium”

"rhizobium" has 3 syllables: rhiz-ob-ium.

What does rhizobium mean?

noun

  1. Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.

Related words

symbiosislegumerhizobacteriumbacteroidbradyrhizobiummesorhizobiumsinorhizobiumrhizomicrobiota

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How many syllables are in "rhizobium"?▾

"Rhizobium" has 3 syllables: rhiz · ob · ium.

What does "rhizobium" mean?▾

Rhizobium: Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.

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