leishmania

Questions

How do you pronounce leishmania?

The recorded pronunciation is /liːʃˈmeɪniə/.

What does leishmania mean?

A parasite that causes leishmaniasis, a genus trypanosome protozoa, Leishmania.

Where does leishmania come from?

From the genus name.

How to pronounce leishmania

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