How to pronounce hematopoiesis
Say it like hee-muh-toh-poy-EE-sis. Hematopoiesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (EE).
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- hee
- muh
- toh
- poy
- EE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematopoiesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- poyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hematopoiesis
- 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: hee-muh-toh-poy-EE-sis.
What does hematopoiesis mean?
- The process by which blood cells are produced; it involves the formation of new cellular components of the blood in myeloid or lymphatic tissues.
Where does hematopoiesis come from?
From hemato- + -poiesis.
Words that rhyme with hematopoiesis
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Questions about saying hematopoiesis
How do you pronounce hematopoiesis?
Say hee-muh-toh-poy-EE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhimətoʊpɔɪˈisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhiːmətəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematopoiesis?
Hematopoiesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (EE). Broken into parts: hee · muh · toh · poy · EE · sis.
Is hematopoiesis 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 /ˌhiːmətəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ (hee-muh-toh-poy-EE-sis).