How to pronounce aleurone
Say it like AL-yuh-rohn. Aleurone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈæljəˌroʊn/AL-yuh-rohn
UK British/ˈæljəˌrəʊn/AL-yuh-rohn
- AL
- yuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aleurone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aleurone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-yuh-rohn.
What does aleurone mean?
noun
- The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
- The outer layer (and its major cell type and its specialized protein) of the endosperm.
Questions about saying aleurone
How do you pronounce aleurone?
Say AL-yuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæljəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈæljəˌrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aleurone?
Aleurone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · yuh · rohn.
Is aleurone 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 /ˈæljəˌrəʊn/ (AL-yuh-rohn).