claviceps

Questions

What does claviceps mean?

a genus of fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses.

How to pronounce claviceps

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “claviceps”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “claviceps” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.