The spelling of the word "staphylostreptococcia" can be quite daunting at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ˌstæfɪloʊstrɛptəˈkɒkiə/, with emphasis on the second and fifth syllables. It refers to a bacterial infection caused by a combination of staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria. While the spelling may seem complex, understanding the phonetic breakdown can help in correctly pronouncing and spelling this medical term.
Double infection with staphylococci and streptococci.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.