How to pronounce lysosome
Say it like LY-suh-sohm. Lysosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- suh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lysosome 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.
- suhKeep 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 lysosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LY-suh-sohm.
What does lysosome mean?
- An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.
Where does lysosome come from?
From lyso- + -some.
Questions about saying lysosome
How do you pronounce lysosome?
Say LY-suh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪsəˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lysosome?
Lysosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · suh · sohm.
Is lysosome 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 /ˈlaɪsəˌsəʊm/ (LY-suh-sohm).