How to pronounce eosinophil
Say it like ee-uh-SIN-uh-fil. Eosinophil has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- ee
- uh
- SIN
- uh
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eosinophil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eosinophil
American and British speakers say eosinophil in essentially the same way: /iəˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ in the US and /iəˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-uh-SIN-uh-fil.
What does eosinophil mean?
- A white blood cell responsible for combating parasitic infections in the body.
- Alternative form of eosinophilic.
Questions about saying eosinophil
How do you pronounce eosinophil?
Say ee-uh-SIN-uh-fil. The American pronunciation is /iəˈsɪnəˌfɪl/. In British English it is /iəˈsɪnəˌfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eosinophil?
Eosinophil has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: ee · uh · SIN · uh · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say eosinophil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iəˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ and the British form is /iəˈsɪnəˌfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.