WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / P / pertussis pertussis noun /pərtəsɪs/ 3 syllables 9 letters Scrabble 11 WWF 13 Definitions noun a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane whooping cough Look “pertussis” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →