How to pronounce mitochondrion
Say it like my-tuh-KON-dree-un. Mitochondrion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- my
- tuh
- KON
- dree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitochondrion 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.
- KONSay 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitochondrion
- 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-un.
What does mitochondrion mean?
- A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.
Questions about saying mitochondrion
How do you pronounce mitochondrion?
Say my-tuh-KON-dree-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪtəˈkɑndriən/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪtəˈkɒndriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitochondrion?
Mitochondrion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: my · tuh · KON · dree · un.
Is mitochondrion 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 /ˌmaɪtəˈkɒndriən/ (my-tuh-KON-dree-un).