How to pronounce oligosaccharide
Say it like ol-ih-goh-SAK-uh-ryde. Oligosaccharide has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAK).
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- ol
- ih
- goh
- SAK
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligosaccharide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oligosaccharide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ol-ih-goh-SAK-uh-ryde.
What does oligosaccharide mean?
- A polysaccharide of low molecular weight, being a polymer of between three and eight monosaccharide units.
Where does oligosaccharide come from?
From oligo- + saccharide.
Words that rhyme with oligosaccharide
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Questions about saying oligosaccharide
How do you pronounce oligosaccharide?
Say ol-ih-goh-SAK-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ɑlɪɡoʊˈsækəˌraɪd/. In British English it is /ɒlɪɡəʊˈsækəˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligosaccharide?
Oligosaccharide has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAK). Broken into parts: ol · ih · goh · SAK · uh · ryde.
Is oligosaccharide 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 /ɒlɪɡəʊˈsækəˌraɪd/ (ol-ih-goh-SAK-uh-ryde).