How to Pronounce “moraxella” in English
/ˌmɔɹ.ækˈsɛl.ə/
mo·ra·xel·la
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What does “moraxella” mean?
- Any of several short rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Moraxella (under family Moraxellaceae) which includes the causative agent (Moraxella lacunata) of catarrhal conjunctivitis; the bacterium inhabits the mucous membranes of mammals and causes infections of the middle ear, respiratory tract, and conjunctiva.
How to pronounce “moraxella”
- Syllables:
- mo · ra · xel · la
- IPA:
- /ˌmɔɹ.ækˈsɛl.ə/
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“moraxella” is pronounced /ˌmɔɹ.ækˈsɛl.ə/ (mo · ra · xel · la). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
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“moraxella” has 4 syllables: mo · ra · xel · la.
What does “moraxella” mean?
Any of several short rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Moraxella (under family Moraxellaceae) which includes the causative agent (Moraxella lacunata) of catarrhal conjunctivitis; the bacterium inhabits the mucous membranes of mammals and causes infections of the middle ear, respiratory tract, and conjunctiva.