1noun
acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
01 Word definition
diphtheria
10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants
Is DIPHTHERIA a word?
Yes. DIPHTHERIA is a 10-letter noun. acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-I-P-H-T-H-E-R-I-AHow do you spell DIPHTHERIA?
DIPHTHERIA contains 10 letters, begins with D, and ends with A.
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02 Letter breakdown
How is DIPHTHERIA spelled?
D1I2P3H4T5H6E7R8I9A10
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How do you spell DIPHTHERIA?
DIPHTHERIA is spelled D-I-P-H-T-H-E-R-I-A. It contains 10 letters.