How to pronounce phospholipid
Say it like fos-foh-LIP-id. Phospholipid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP).
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- fos
- foh
- LIP
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phospholipid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phospholipid
- 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: fos-foh-LIP-id.
What does phospholipid mean?
- Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.
Where does phospholipid come from?
From phospho- + lipid.
Words that rhyme with phospholipid
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Questions about saying phospholipid
How do you pronounce phospholipid?
Say fos-foh-LIP-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsfoʊˈlɪpɪd/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsfəʊˈlɪpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phospholipid?
Phospholipid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP). Broken into parts: fos · foh · LIP · id.
Is phospholipid 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 /ˌfɒsfəʊˈlɪpɪd/ (fos-foh-LIP-id).