How to pronounce lipochrome
Say it like LY-poh-krohm. Lipochrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- poh
- krohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipochrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- krohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lipochrome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LY-poh-krohm.
What does lipochrome mean?
- Any naturally-occurring, fat-soluble pigment such as carotenes or chlorophyll.
Where does lipochrome come from?
From lipo- (“lipid, fat”) + -chrome (“color”).
Questions about saying lipochrome
How do you pronounce lipochrome?
Say LY-poh-krohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪpoʊˌkroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪpəʊˌkrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipochrome?
Lipochrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · poh · krohm.
Is lipochrome 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 /ˈlaɪpəʊˌkrəʊm/ (LY-poh-krohm).