How to pronounce phycoerythrin
Say it like fy-koh-ee-RITH-rin. Phycoerythrin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RITH).
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- fy
- koh
- ee
- RITH
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phycoerythrin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- RITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phycoerythrin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-koh-ee-RITH-rin.
What does phycoerythrin mean?
- A red, light-harvesting protein found in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads.
Where does phycoerythrin come from?
From phyco- + erythr- + -in.
Questions about saying phycoerythrin
How do you pronounce phycoerythrin?
Say fy-koh-ee-RITH-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪkoʊiˈrɪθrɪn/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪkəʊiˈrɪθrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phycoerythrin?
Phycoerythrin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RITH). Broken into parts: fy · koh · ee · RITH · rin.
Is phycoerythrin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfaɪkəʊiˈrɪθrɪn/ (fy-koh-ee-RITH-rin).