How to pronounce liposome
Say it like LIP-uh-sohm. Liposome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP).
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- LIP
- uh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liposome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of liposome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIP-uh-sohm.
What does liposome mean?
- An aqueous compartment enclosed by a bimolecular membrane, typically of phospholipid; a lipid vesicle.
Where does liposome come from?
From lipo- (“fat”) + -some (“body”).
Questions about saying liposome
How do you pronounce liposome?
Say LIP-uh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪpəˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈlɪpəˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liposome?
Liposome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP). Broken into parts: LIP · uh · sohm.
Is liposome 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 /ˈlɪpəˌsəʊm/ (LIP-uh-sohm).