How to pronounce exosome
Say it like EK-soh-sohm. Exosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- soh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of exosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-soh-sohm.
What does exosome mean?
- An intracellular macromolecular protein complex involved in RNA degradation.
- An extracellular vesicle released from the endosomal compartment of eukaryotic cells, responsible for the selective removal of plasma membrane protein.
Where does exosome come from?
From exo- + -some.
Questions about saying exosome
How do you pronounce exosome?
Say EK-soh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksoʊˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəʊˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exosome?
Exosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · soh · sohm.
Is exosome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛksəʊˌsəʊm/ (EK-soh-sohm).