How to pronounce anoikis
Say it like uh-NOY-kis. Anoikis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY).
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- uh
- NOY
- kis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anoikis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anoikis
American and British speakers say anoikis in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪkɪs/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪkɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOY-kis.
What does anoikis mean?
- The form of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, that occurs when a cell becomes dislodged from its matrix
Where does anoikis come from?
Pseudo-Greek coinage intended to have the sense of "homelessness".
Questions about saying anoikis
How do you pronounce anoikis?
Say uh-NOY-kis. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪkɪs/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪkɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anoikis?
Anoikis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY). Broken into parts: uh · NOY · kis.
Do Americans and Brits say anoikis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪkɪs/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪkɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.