How to pronounce basophilic
Say it like bay-saw-FIL-ik. Basophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- bay
- saw
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basophilic
American and British speakers say basophilic in essentially the same way: /ˌbeɪsɔˈfɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˌbeɪsɒˈfɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bay-so-FIL-ik.
What does basophilic mean?
- Easily stained with basic dyes, such as hematoxylin.
Where does basophilic come from?
From baso- + -philic.
Words that rhyme with basophilic
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Questions about saying basophilic
How do you pronounce basophilic?
Say bay-saw-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbeɪsɔˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbeɪsɒˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basophilic?
Basophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: bay · saw · FIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say basophilic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbeɪsɔˈfɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌbeɪsɒˈfɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.