Pronunciation of 'Streptococcus'
The word 'Streptococcus' refers to a genus of spherical, Gram-positive bacteria, often associated with infections. It is pronounced as 'ˌstrɛp.təˈkɒk.əs' in English (en-US).
The term 'Streptococcus' originates from the Greek words 'streptos' (twisted) and 'kokkos' (berry), referring to the chain-like formation of the bacteria.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of spherical bacteria, some species of which are pathogenic and cause diseases such as strep throat, pneumonia, and scarlet fever.
Pronounced as 'strep-to-KOK-us'. 'Strep' as in 'step', 'to' as in 'to', and 'kok' as in 'cock'. Stress is on the third syllable.
Deutsch (Deutschland)
Eine Gattung von kugelförmigen Bakterien, von denen einige Arten Krankheiten wie Halsentzündung und Lungenentzündung verursachen.
Ausgesprochen als 'schtrep-to-KOK-us'. 'Schtrep' wie 'strep', 'to' wie 'to', und 'kok' wie 'cock'. Betonung liegt auf der dritten Silbe.
Français (France)
Un genre de bactéries sphériques, dont certaines espèces sont pathogènes et causent des maladies comme l'angine streptococcique.
Prononcé comme 'strep-to-KOK-us'. 'Strep' comme 'strep', 'to' comme 'to', et 'kok' comme 'cock'. Accent sur la troisième syllabe.
Español (España)
Un género de bacterias esféricas, algunas de las cuales son patógenas y causan enfermedades como la faringitis estreptocócica.
Se pronuncia como 'estrep-to-KO-kos'. 'Estrep' como 'estrep', 'to' como 'to', y 'kos' como 'kos'. Énfasis en la tercera sílaba.