How to Pronounce Helicobacter Pylori

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand the words' origins.

   Helicobacter comes from the Ancient Greek ἕλιξ (hélix) meaning 'something twisted or spiral'
   
   and βακτήριον (baktḗrion), rod.
   
   Pylori comes from the Ancient Greek word for gatekeeper: πυλωρός (pylorus). , Helico-bacter pylori , It is pronounced as Hee-lee-koh, with the stress on the first syllable., Pronounce Bèk-ter, with the stress on the first syllable., Pronounce it as Pai-loh-ree, with the stress on the second syllable., Hee-lee-koh-bèk-ter pai-loh-ree.,
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   Step 2: Split the word in easy to pronounce parts.

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   Step 3: Start with Helico.

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   Step 4: Follow with Bacter.

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   Step 5: End with Pylori.

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   Step 6: Say the whole name slowly.

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   Step 7: Practice until you can say it without hesitations.

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