How to pronounce basophil
Say it like BAY-suh-fil. Basophil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- suh
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basophil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basophil
American and British speakers say basophil in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-suh-fil.
What does basophil mean?
- A white blood cell responsible for inflammatory reactions during immune response.
- One of the endocrine basophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including gonadotrophs and thyrotrophs.
Where does basophil come from?
From baso- + -phil.
Questions about saying basophil
How do you pronounce basophil?
Say BAY-suh-fil. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basophil?
Basophil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · suh · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say basophil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.