How to pronounce neutrophil
Say it like NYOO-truh-fil. Neutrophil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- truh
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutrophil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neutrophil
American and British speakers say neutrophil in essentially the same way: /ˈnjutrəfɪl/ in the US and /ˈnjuːtrəfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-truh-fil.
What does neutrophil mean?
- Of a cell: being more easily or more fully stained by neutral dyes than by acidic or alkaline (basic) ones.
- Such a cell, especially a particular type of white blood cell.
Where does neutrophil come from?
From German Neutrophil, from neutro- (“neutro-”) + -phil (“-phile”), equivalent to neutro- + -phil.
Questions about saying neutrophil
How do you pronounce neutrophil?
Say NYOO-truh-fil. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjutrəfɪl/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrəfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutrophil?
Neutrophil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · truh · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say neutrophil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjutrəfɪl/ and the British form is /ˈnjuːtrəfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.