How to pronounce mesenchymal
Say it like mez-EN-kuh-mul. Mesenchymal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- mez
- EN
- kuh
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesenchymal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mesenchymal
American and British speakers say mesenchymal in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛˈzɛnkəməl/ in the US and /ˌmɛˈzɛnkəməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mez-EN-kuh-mul.
Other ways to say mesenchymal
Mesenchymal also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- mez-eh-KY-mul /ˌmɛzɛˈkaɪməl/
What does mesenchymal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the mesenchyme.
Where does mesenchymal come from?
From mesenchyme + -al.
Questions about saying mesenchymal
How do you pronounce mesenchymal?
Say mez-EN-kuh-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛˈzɛnkəməl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛˈzɛnkəməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesenchymal?
Mesenchymal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: mez · EN · kuh · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say mesenchymal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛˈzɛnkəməl/ and the British form is /ˌmɛˈzɛnkəməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.