How to pronounce electrophoresis
Say it like il-ek-troh-for-IS-is. Electrophoresis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (IS).
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US American/ˌɪˌlɛktroʊfɔˈrɪsɪs/il-ek-troh-for-IS-is
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- il
- ek
- troh
- for
- IS
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrophoresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
Other ways to say electrophoresis
Electrophoresis also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-lek-troh-fuh-REE-sis /ɪlɛktroʊfəˈrisɪs/
What does electrophoresis mean?
noun
- The migration of electrically charged molecules through a medium under the influence of an electric field.
- The separation and analysis of large molecules (such as proteins) by migrating a colloidal solution of them through a gel; gel electrophoresis.
Where does electrophoresis come from?
From electro- + -phoresis.
Questions about saying electrophoresis
How do you pronounce electrophoresis?
Say il-ek-troh-for-IS-is. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktroʊfɔˈrɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrophoresis?
Electrophoresis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (IS). Broken into parts: il · ek · troh · for · IS · is.