How to pronounce leukopoiesis
Say it like lyoo-koh-poy-EE-sis. Leukopoiesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EE).
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- lyoo
- koh
- poy
- EE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leukopoiesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohKeep 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 leukopoiesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lyoo-koh-poy-EE-sis.
What does leukopoiesis mean?
- A form of hematopoiesis in which white blood cells are formed in bone marrow located in bones in adults and hematopoietic organs in the fetus
Where does leukopoiesis come from?
From leuko- + -poiesis.
Words that rhyme with leukopoiesis
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Questions about saying leukopoiesis
How do you pronounce leukopoiesis?
Say lyoo-koh-poy-EE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌljukoʊpɔɪˈisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌljuːkəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leukopoiesis?
Leukopoiesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EE). Broken into parts: lyoo · koh · poy · EE · sis.
Is leukopoiesis 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 /ˌljuːkəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ (lyoo-koh-poy-EE-sis).