How to Pronounce Schistosome

To pronounce "schistosome", say SCHIST-os-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪ.stə(ʊ)ˌsəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈʃɪ.stə(ʊ)ˌsəʊm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “schistosome”

"schistosome" has 4 syllables: schist-os-om-e.

What does schistosome mean?

noun

  1. A parasitic flatworm which needs two hosts to complete its life cycle. The immature form infests freshwater snails and the adult lives in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, causing bilharzia in humans.

Synonyms

blood fluke

Related words

schistosomatidschistoceratidschizopodhaematobiumschizomidtrematodephyllostomeschilbid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schistosome"?▾

"Schistosome" has 4 syllables: schist · os · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "schistosome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schistosome" is /ˈʃɪ.stə(ʊ)ˌsəʊm/.

What does "schistosome" mean?▾

Schistosome: A parasitic flatworm which needs two hosts to complete its life cycle. The immature form infests freshwater snails and the adult lives in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, causing bilharzia in humans.

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