How to pronounce opsonic
Say it like op-SON-ik. Opsonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON).
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- op
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opsonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opsonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-SON-ik.
What does opsonic mean?
- Relating to, produced by, or involving opsonin.
Where does opsonic come from?
Formed as opsōn- (the present stem of the Classical Latin obsōnō, opsōnō (“to purchase provisions, to cater”) + the English -ic; compare the contemporary English opsonin and the slightly later French opsonique.
Words that rhyme with opsonic
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Questions about saying opsonic
How do you pronounce opsonic?
Say op-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ɒpˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opsonic?
Opsonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON). Broken into parts: op · SON · ik.
Is opsonic 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 /ɒpˈsɒnɪk/ (op-SON-ik).