How to pronounce amphipathic
Say it like am-fuh-PATH-ik. Amphipathic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PATH).
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- am
- fuh
- PATH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphipathic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amphipathic
American and British speakers say amphipathic in essentially the same way: /ˌæmfəˈpæθɪk/ in the US and /ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-fih-PATH-ik.
What does amphipathic mean?
- Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.
- Of the surface(s) on a protein, particularly an alpha helix, where one surface of the alpha helix has hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite face has hydrophobic (or lipophilic) amino acids.
Words that rhyme with amphipathic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amphipathic.
Questions about saying amphipathic
How do you pronounce amphipathic?
Say am-fuh-PATH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmfəˈpæθɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphipathic?
Amphipathic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PATH). Broken into parts: am · fuh · PATH · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say amphipathic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmfəˈpæθɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.