How to pronounce ligand
Say it like LIG-und. Ligand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ligand
American and British speakers say ligand in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡənd/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-und.
What does ligand mean?
- Such an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
- Such an entity that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose.
- A letter that orthography requires or allows to be ligated with one or more other letters to form a ligature, such as a in æ or o in œ.
Where does ligand come from?
Borrowed from Latin ligandus, gerundive of ligo (“bind”).
Words that rhyme with ligand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ligand.
Questions about saying ligand
How do you pronounce ligand?
Say LIG-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡənd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligand?
Ligand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · und.
Do Americans and Brits say ligand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡənd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.