How to pronounce hypophysis
Say it like hy-POF-ih-sis. Hypophysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POF).
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- hy
- POF
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypophysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- POFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypophysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POF-ih-sis.
What does hypophysis mean?
- The pituitary gland.
- The top cell of the suspensor in a dicot embryo, which will differentiate to form part of the root cap.
Questions about saying hypophysis
How do you pronounce hypophysis?
Say hy-POF-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑfɪsɪs/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypophysis?
Hypophysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POF). Broken into parts: hy · POF · ih · sis.
Is hypophysis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ (hy-POF-ih-sis).