How to pronounce allograft
Say it like AL-oh-graft. Allograft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- oh
- graft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allograft 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- graftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of allograft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-oh-grahft.
What does allograft mean?
- A surgical transplant of tissue between genetically different individuals of the same species.
- To perform a transplant of this kind.
Where does allograft come from?
From allo- + graft.
Questions about saying allograft
How do you pronounce allograft?
Say AL-oh-graft. The American pronunciation is /ˈæloʊˌɡræft/. In British English it is /ˈæləʊˌɡrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allograft?
Allograft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oh · graft.
Is allograft pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈæləʊˌɡrɑːft/ (AL-oh-grahft).