How to pronounce centriole
Say it like SEN-trih-ohl. Centriole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- trih
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centriole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of centriole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEN-trih-ohl.
What does centriole mean?
- A barrel-shaped microtubule structure found in most animal cells, important in the process of mitosis (nuclear division).
Where does centriole come from?
From Latin centriolum, diminutive of centrum.
Questions about saying centriole
How do you pronounce centriole?
Say SEN-trih-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrɪˌoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrɪˌəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centriole?
Centriole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · trih · ohl.
Is centriole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɛntrɪˌəʊl/ (SEN-trih-ohl).