How to pronounce chloroplasts
Say it like KLOR-uh-plasts. Chloroplasts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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US American/ˈklɔrəˌplæsts/KLOR-uh-plasts
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- KLOR
- uh
- plasts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chloroplasts 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.
- plastsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does chloroplasts mean?
noun
- plural of chloroplast How to pronounce chloroplast
Questions about saying chloroplasts
How do you pronounce chloroplasts?
Say KLOR-uh-plasts. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrəˌplæsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chloroplasts?
Chloroplasts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · uh · plasts.