How to pronounce endosperm
Say it like EN-duh-spurm. Endosperm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- duh
- spurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endosperm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of endosperm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EN-duh-spurm.
What does endosperm mean?
- The tissue surrounding the embryo of flowering plant seeds, that provides nutrition to the developing embryo; usually triploid.
Questions about saying endosperm
How do you pronounce endosperm?
Say EN-duh-spurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndəˌspɝm/. In British English it is /ˈɛndəˌspɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endosperm?
Endosperm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · duh · spurm.
Is endosperm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛndəˌspɜːm/ (EN-duh-spurm).