How to Pronounce Shigella

To pronounce "shigella", say SHIG-ell-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃiˈɡelə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

shigella

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʃiˈɡelə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shigella”

"shigella" has 3 syllables: shig-ell-a. It rhymes with tigella and nigella, if that helps it stick.

What does shigella mean?

noun

  1. A bacterium in the genus Shigella, some kinds of which may cause a form of dysentery called shigellosis.

Words that rhyme with shigella

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tigellanigella

Related words

shigellosissalmonellaklebsiellashistosomeselenomonaddesulfitobacteriumdyscritellidbacteroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shigella"?▾

"Shigella" has 3 syllables: shig · ell · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "shigella"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shigella" is /ʃiˈɡelə/.

What does "shigella" mean?▾

Shigella: A bacterium in the genus Shigella, some kinds of which may cause a form of dysentery called shigellosis.

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