Pronunciation of 'Streptococcus'
The word 'Streptococcus' refers to a genus of spherical bacteria, some species of which are pathogenic to humans and animals. It is pronounced as /ˌstrɛp.təˈkɒk.əs/ in English.
The word 'Streptococcus' originates from the Greek words 'streptos' (twisted) and 'kokkos' (berry), referring to the bacteria's chain-like structure and spherical shape.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of spherical bacteria, some species of which are pathogenic and can cause diseases such as strep throat, scarlet fever, and pneumonia.
Pronounced as 'strep-toh-KOK-us'. 'Strep' as in 'step', 'toh' as in 'toe', and 'KOK' as in 'cock', with stress on the second syllable.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, it refers to a genus of bacteria characterized by their spherical shape and chain-like arrangement.
Pronounced as 'strepto-KO-kos'. 'Strepto' as in 'strep-to', and 'kokos' as in 'ko-kos', with stress on the second syllable.