How to pronounce chiasma
Say it like ky-AZ-muh. Chiasma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ).
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- ky
- AZ
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiasma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chiasma
American and British speakers say chiasma in essentially the same way: /kaɪˈæzmə/ in the US and /kaɪˈæzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ky-AZ-muh.
What does chiasma mean?
- A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
- The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.
- An instance of chiasmus.
Words that rhyme with chiasma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiasma.
Questions about saying chiasma
How do you pronounce chiasma?
Say ky-AZ-muh. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈæzmə/. In British English it is /kaɪˈæzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiasma?
Chiasma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ). Broken into parts: ky · AZ · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say chiasma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪˈæzmə/ and the British form is /kaɪˈæzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.