How to pronounce heterosis
Say it like het-uh-ROH-sus. Heterosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- het
- uh
- ROH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heterosis
- 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: het-uh-ROH-sus.
What does heterosis mean?
- The tendency of cross-breeding to produce an animal or plant with a greater hardiness than its parents; hybrid vigor.
Where does heterosis come from?
From hetero- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with heterosis
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Questions about saying heterosis
How do you pronounce heterosis?
Say het-uh-ROH-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛtəˈroʊsəs/. In British English it is /ˌhɛtəˈrəʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterosis?
Heterosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: het · uh · ROH · sus.
Is heterosis 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 /ˌhɛtəˈrəʊsəs/ (het-uh-ROH-sus).