How to pronounce haplotype
Say it like HAP-loh-type. Haplotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP).
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- HAP
- loh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haplotype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- typeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of haplotype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAP-loh-type.
What does haplotype mean?
- A haploid genotype: a group of alleles that are transmitted together.
- To characterize with respect to haplotype
Where does haplotype come from?
From haplo- + -type.
Questions about saying haplotype
How do you pronounce haplotype?
Say HAP-loh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæploʊtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈhæpləʊtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haplotype?
Haplotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP). Broken into parts: HAP · loh · type.
Is haplotype 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 /ˈhæpləʊtaɪp/ (HAP-loh-type).