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What does cerevisiae mean?
The species Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or brewer's yeast.
Where does cerevisiae come from?
From the specific epithet of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast).

How to pronounce cerevisiae

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