How to pronounce parenchymatous
Say it like per-un-KY-muh-tus. Parenchymatous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KY).
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- per
- un
- KY
- muh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parenchymatous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parenchymatous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: par-ung-KIM-uh-tus.
What does parenchymatous mean?
- Consisting of or pertaining to parenchyma; parenchymal.
- Consisting of or relating to the cellular tissue making up the softer parts of leaves, pulp of fruits, bark and pith of stems, etc.
- Affecting the parenchyma.
Questions about saying parenchymatous
How do you pronounce parenchymatous?
Say per-un-KY-muh-tus. The American pronunciation is /pɛrənˈkaɪmətəs/. In British English it is /pærəŋˈkɪmətəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parenchymatous?
Parenchymatous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KY). Broken into parts: per · un · KY · muh · tus.
Is parenchymatous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pærəŋˈkɪmətəs/ (par-ung-KIM-uh-tus).