How to pronounce adipocere
Say it like AD-ih-poh-see-er. Adipocere has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ih
- poh
- see
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adipocere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adipocere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AD-ih-poh-see-uh.
What does adipocere mean?
- A brown, fatty, waxy substance (fatty acids) that forms on dead animal tissues in response to hydrolysis.
Where does adipocere come from?
From adipo- + Latin cēra.
Questions about saying adipocere
How do you pronounce adipocere?
Say AD-ih-poh-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪpoʊˌsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈædɪpəʊˌsiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adipocere?
Adipocere has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ih · poh · see · er.
Is adipocere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈædɪpəʊˌsiːə/ (AD-ih-poh-see-uh).