How to pronounce cosmid
Say it like KOZ-mid. Cosmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOZ).
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US American/ˈkɑzmɪd/KOZ-mid
UK British/ˈkɒzmɪd/KOZ-mid
- KOZ
- mid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cosmid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOZ-mid.
What does cosmid mean?
noun
- A type of plasmid (often used as a cloning vector) constructed by the insertion of cos sequences, which are DNA sequences of the lambda phage.
Where does cosmid come from?
Blend of cos + plasmid.
Questions about saying cosmid
How do you pronounce cosmid?
Say KOZ-mid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzmɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒzmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmid?
Cosmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOZ). Broken into parts: KOZ · mid.
Is cosmid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒzmɪd/ (KOZ-mid).