How to pronounce glycolipid
Say it like GLY-koh-lip-id. Glycolipid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY).
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- GLY
- koh
- lip
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycolipid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glycolipid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLY-koh-lip-id.
What does glycolipid mean?
- An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes
- A similar compound lacking a phosphate group
Where does glycolipid come from?
From glyco- + lipid.
Questions about saying glycolipid
How do you pronounce glycolipid?
Say GLY-koh-lip-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlaɪkoʊˌlɪpɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡlaɪkəʊˌlɪpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycolipid?
Glycolipid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY). Broken into parts: GLY · koh · lip · id.
Is glycolipid 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 /ˈɡlaɪkəʊˌlɪpɪd/ (GLY-koh-lip-id).