How to pronounce connectome
Say it like kuh-NEK-tohm. Connectome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- kuh
- NEK
- tohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connectome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of connectome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-NEK-tohm.
What does connectome mean?
- The complete mapping of the structural links in an organism's neural circuitry.
Where does connectome come from?
From connect + -ome.
Questions about saying connectome
How do you pronounce connectome?
Say kuh-NEK-tohm. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛktoʊm/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛktəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connectome?
Connectome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: kuh · NEK · tohm.
Is connectome 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 /kəˈnɛktəʊm/ (kuh-NEK-tohm).