How to pronounce centrosome
Say it like SEN-troh-sohm. Centrosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- troh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centrosome 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.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of centrosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEN-truh-sohm.
What does centrosome mean?
- An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of animals (metazoans), that controls the organization of its microtubules.
Where does centrosome come from?
From centro- + -some.
Questions about saying centrosome
How do you pronounce centrosome?
Say SEN-troh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntroʊˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrəˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centrosome?
Centrosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · troh · sohm.
Is centrosome 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 /ˈsɛntrəˌsəʊm/ (SEN-truh-sohm).