How to pronounce galactose
Say it like guh-LAK-tohz. Galactose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- guh
- LAK
- tohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galactose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of galactose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: guh-LAK-tohz.
What does galactose mean?
- A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Questions about saying galactose
How do you pronounce galactose?
Say guh-LAK-tohz. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlæktoʊz/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlæktəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galactose?
Galactose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: guh · LAK · tohz.
Is galactose 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 /ɡəˈlæktəʊz/ (guh-LAK-tohz).