How to pronounce macrophage
Say it like MAK-roh-fayj. Macrophage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmækroʊˌfeɪdʒ/MAK-roh-fayj
UK British/ˈmækrəʊˌfeɪdʒ/MAK-roh-fayj
- MAK
- roh
- fayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrophage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fayjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of macrophage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-roh-fayj.
What does macrophage mean?
noun
- A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.
Where does macrophage come from?
From macro- + -phage, both from Ancient Greek.
Questions about saying macrophage
How do you pronounce macrophage?
Say MAK-roh-fayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækroʊˌfeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊˌfeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrophage?
Macrophage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · roh · fayj.
Is macrophage 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 /ˈmækrəʊˌfeɪdʒ/ (MAK-roh-fayj).