Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does meningococcus mean?
A pathogenic bacterium (Neisseria meningitidis), common cause of cerebrospinal meningitis
Where does meningococcus come from?
From meningo- + -coccus.

How to pronounce meningococcus

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “meningococcus”.
  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 “meningococcus” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.