How to pronounce fibroblast
Say it like FY-bruh-blast. Fibroblast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfaɪbrəˌblæst/FY-bruh-blast
UK British/ˈfaɪbrəˌblɑːst/FY-bruh-blahst
- FY
- bruh
- blast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibroblast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- blastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fibroblast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FY-bruh-blahst.
What does fibroblast mean?
noun
- A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.
Where does fibroblast come from?
From fibro- + -blast.
Questions about saying fibroblast
How do you pronounce fibroblast?
Say FY-bruh-blast. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbrəˌblæst/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbrəˌblɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibroblast?
Fibroblast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · bruh · blast.
Is fibroblast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈfaɪbrəˌblɑːst/ (FY-bruh-blahst).