How to pronounce costamere
Say it like KOS-tuh-meer. Costamere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS).
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- KOS
- tuh
- meer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costamere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of costamere
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOS-tuh-mee-uh.
What does costamere mean?
- A structural-functional component of striated muscle cells which connects the sarcomere of the muscle to the sarcolemma.
Where does costamere come from?
From Latin costa (“side, wall”) + -mere (“part, segment”).
Questions about saying costamere
How do you pronounce costamere?
Say KOS-tuh-meer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑstəmɪr/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstəmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costamere?
Costamere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS). Broken into parts: KOS · tuh · meer.
Is costamere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈkɒstəmiə/ (KOS-tuh-mee-uh).