How to pronounce mitochondrial
Say it like my-tuh-KAHN-dree-ul. Mitochondrial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAHN).
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- my
- tuh
- KAHN
- dree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitochondrial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitochondrial
- 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-tuh-KON-dree-ul.
What does mitochondrial mean?
- Of, or relating to mitochondria.
Where does mitochondrial come from?
From mitochondria + -al.
Questions about saying mitochondrial
How do you pronounce mitochondrial?
Say my-tuh-KAHN-dree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪtəˈkɑndriəl/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪtəˈkɒndriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitochondrial?
Mitochondrial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAHN). Broken into parts: my · tuh · KAHN · dree · ul.
Is mitochondrial 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 /ˌmaɪtəˈkɒndriəl/ (my-tuh-KON-dree-ul).