How to pronounce gossypol
Say it like gos-ih-PAWL. Gossypol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAWL).
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- gos
- ih
- PAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossypol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gossypol
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-ih-pol.
What does gossypol mean?
- Any of a class of toxic polyphenols found in the seeds of the cotton plant.
Where does gossypol come from?
From Latin gossypium (“cotton”) + English -ol.
Words that rhyme with gossypol
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Questions about saying gossypol
How do you pronounce gossypol?
Say gos-ih-PAWL. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑsɪˈpɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsɪpɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossypol?
Gossypol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAWL). Broken into parts: gos · ih · PAWL.
Is gossypol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɡɒsɪpɒl/ (GOS-ih-pol).