How to pronounce apoptosis
Say it like ap-uh-TOH-sis. Apoptosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- ap
- uh
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apoptosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apoptosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ap-op-TOH-sis.
What does apoptosis mean?
- A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury.
Words that rhyme with apoptosis
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Questions about saying apoptosis
How do you pronounce apoptosis?
Say ap-uh-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæpɒpˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apoptosis?
Apoptosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · TOH · sis.
Is apoptosis 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 /ˌæpɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ (ap-op-TOH-sis).