How to pronounce antibody
Say it like AN-tih-bod-ee. Antibody has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tih
- bod
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antibody 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antibody
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AN-tih-bod-ee.
What does antibody mean?
- A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.
Where does antibody come from?
From anti- + body, a calque of German Antikörper.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- immunoglobulin
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying antibody
How do you pronounce antibody?
Say AN-tih-bod-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪˌbɑdi/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antibody?
Antibody has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tih · bod · ee.
Is antibody 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 /ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/ (AN-tih-bod-ee).