How to pronounce caldesmon
Say it like kal-DEZ-mahn. Caldesmon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEZ).
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- kal
- DEZ
- mahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caldesmon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- mahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of caldesmon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kal-DEZ-mon.
What does caldesmon mean?
- A particular calmodulin-binding protein.
Questions about saying caldesmon
How do you pronounce caldesmon?
Say kal-DEZ-mahn. The American pronunciation is /kælˈdɛzˌmɑn/. In British English it is /kælˈdɛzˌmɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caldesmon?
Caldesmon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEZ). Broken into parts: kal · DEZ · mahn.
Is caldesmon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kælˈdɛzˌmɒn/ (kal-DEZ-mon).