How to pronounce allose
Say it like AL-ohz. Allose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allose 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-ohz.
What does allose mean?
- An epimer of glucose found in some African shrubs
Where does allose come from?
Chemist Emil Fischer is credited with the following mnemonic for the order of the configurations of the 8 aldohexoses (See Coordinate terms below.) about the chiral centers when ordered as 3-bit binary strings: All altruists gladly make gum in gallon tanks.
Words that rhyme with allose
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Questions about saying allose
How do you pronounce allose?
Say AL-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈæləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allose?
Allose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ohz.
Is allose 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 /ˈæləʊz/ (AL-ohz).