How to pronounce mitochondria
Say it like my-tuh-KAHN-dree-uh. Mitochondria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAHN).
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- my
- tuh
- KAHN
- dree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitochondria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitochondria
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: my-toh-KON-dree-uh.
What does mitochondria mean?
- plural of mitochondrion How to pronounce mitochondrion“Muscles contain many mitochondria so that they can have large energy supplies.”
- mitochondrion.“The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.”
Where does mitochondria come from?
From mitochondrion + -a.
Questions about saying mitochondria
How do you pronounce mitochondria?
Say my-tuh-KAHN-dree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪtəˈkɑndriə/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪtəʊˈkɒndriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitochondria?
Mitochondria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAHN). Broken into parts: my · tuh · KAHN · dree · uh.
Is mitochondria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmaɪtəʊˈkɒndriə/ (my-toh-KON-dree-uh).