How to pronounce mitosome
Say it like MY-tuh-sohm. Mitosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- tuh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mitosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-tuh-sohm.
What does mitosome mean?
- An organelle found within certain unicellular eukaryotes which lack mitochondria.
Where does mitosome come from?
From mito- + -some.
Questions about saying mitosome
How do you pronounce mitosome?
Say MY-tuh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtəˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtəˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitosome?
Mitosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · tuh · sohm.
Is mitosome 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 /ˈmaɪtəˌsəʊm/ (MY-tuh-sohm).