How to pronounce antibodies
Say it like AN-tih-bod-eez. Antibodies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tih
- bod
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antibodies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antibodies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AN-tih-bod-eez.
What does antibodies mean?
- plural of antibody How to pronounce antibody
Questions about saying antibodies
How do you pronounce antibodies?
Say AN-tih-bod-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪˌbɑdiz/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪˌbɒdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antibodies?
Antibodies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tih · bod · eez.
Is antibodies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈæntɪˌbɒdiz/ (AN-tih-bod-eez).