How to pronounce liposomes
Say it like LIP-uh-sohmz. Liposomes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP).
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- LIP
- uh
- sohmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liposomes 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.
- sohmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of liposomes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIP-uh-sohmz.
What does liposomes mean?
- plural of liposome How to pronounce liposome
Questions about saying liposomes
How do you pronounce liposomes?
Say LIP-uh-sohmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪpəˌsoʊmz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪpəˌsəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liposomes?
Liposomes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP). Broken into parts: LIP · uh · sohmz.
Is liposomes 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 /ˈlɪpəˌsəʊmz/ (LIP-uh-sohmz).