How to pronounce osmolarity
Say it like ahz-moh-LER-uh-tee. Osmolarity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- ahz
- moh
- LER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osmolarity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of osmolarity
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oz-moh-LAR-ih-tee.
What does osmolarity mean?
- The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per liter of solution.
Where does osmolarity come from?
Blend of osmotic + molar + -ity.
Words that rhyme with osmolarity
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Questions about saying osmolarity
How do you pronounce osmolarity?
Say ahz-moh-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑzmoʊˈlɛrəti/. In British English it is /ˌɒzməʊˈlærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osmolarity?
Osmolarity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: ahz · moh · LER · uh · tee.
Is osmolarity 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 /ˌɒzməʊˈlærɪti/ (oz-moh-LAR-ih-tee).