To pronounce "streptococcus", say STREPT-oc-occ-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
streptococcus
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"streptococcus" has 4 syllables: strept-oc-occ-us. It rhymes with raucous and caucus, if that helps it stick.
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"Streptococcus" has 4 syllables: strept · oc · occ · us.
Streptococcus: A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.
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