How to pronounce adipose
Say it like AD-ih-pohs. Adipose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ih
- pohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adipose 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.
- pohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of adipose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AD-ih-pohs.
What does adipose mean?
- Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
- Slightly overweight; chubby.
- Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
Where does adipose come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, from New Latin adipōsus, from Latin adeps (“fat, lard”).
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Questions about saying adipose
How do you pronounce adipose?
Say AD-ih-pohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪpoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈædɪpəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adipose?
Adipose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ih · pohs.
Is adipose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈædɪpəʊs/ (AD-ih-pohs).