How to pronounce chlorophyll
Say it like KLOR-uh-fil. Chlorophyll has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- uh
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorophyll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorophyll
American and British speakers say chlorophyll in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔrəfɪl/ in the US and /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAW-ruh-fil.
What does chlorophyll mean?
- Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.
Questions about saying chlorophyll
How do you pronounce chlorophyll?
Say KLOR-uh-fil. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrəfɪl/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · uh · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say chlorophyll the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔrəfɪl/ and the British form is /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.