To pronounce "staph", say STAPH — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"staph" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaf and chaff, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: staff — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Staph" has one syllable.
Staph: Staphylococcus bacteria and the infection it causes.
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