How to pronounce aptamer
Say it like AP-tuh-mer. Aptamer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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US American/ˈæptəˌmɚ/AP-tuh-mer
UK British/ˈæptəˌmə/AP-tuh-muh
- AP
- tuh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aptamer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- merGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aptamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AP-tuh-muh.
What does aptamer mean?
noun
- Any subsequence of nucleic acid, selected from a large random sequence-pool, used to bind to a specific target molecule.
Questions about saying aptamer
How do you pronounce aptamer?
Say AP-tuh-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈæptəˌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæptəˌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aptamer?
Aptamer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · tuh · mer.
Is aptamer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæptəˌmə/ (AP-tuh-muh).