How to pronounce ascus
Say it like AS-kus. Ascus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæskəs/AS-kus
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- AS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ascus mean?
noun
- A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
Questions about saying ascus
How do you pronounce ascus?
Say AS-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascus?
Ascus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · kus.