How to pronounce chloroplast
Say it like KLOR-uh-plast. Chloroplast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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US American/ˈklɔrəˌplæst/KLOR-uh-plast
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- KLOR
- uh
- plast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chloroplast 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.
- plastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does chloroplast mean?
noun
- An organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.
Where does chloroplast come from?
From chloro- + -plast.
Questions about saying chloroplast
How do you pronounce chloroplast?
Say KLOR-uh-plast. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrəˌplæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chloroplast?
Chloroplast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · uh · plast.