How to pronounce periplasm
Say it like PER-ee-plaz-um. Periplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛriˌplæzəm/PER-ee-plaz-um
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- PER
- ee
- plaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periplasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- plazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does periplasm mean?
noun
- The region between the plasma membrane and the outer membrane or cell wall.
Where does periplasm come from?
From peri- + -plasm. Coined by Peter D.
Questions about saying periplasm
How do you pronounce periplasm?
Say PER-ee-plaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛriˌplæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periplasm?
Periplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ee · plaz · um.