How to pronounce ligands
Say it like LIG-undz. Ligands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- undz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligands 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.
- undzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ligands
American and British speakers say ligands in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡəndz/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡəndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-undz.
What does ligands mean?
- plural of ligand How to pronounce ligand
Questions about saying ligands
How do you pronounce ligands?
Say LIG-undz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡəndz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡəndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligands?
Ligands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · undz.
Do Americans and Brits say ligands the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡəndz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡəndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.