How to pronounce plasmid
Say it like PLAZ-mid. Plasmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ).
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- PLAZ
- mid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasmid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plasmid
American and British speakers say plasmid in essentially the same way: /ˈplæzmɪd/ in the US and /ˈplæzmɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAZ-mid.
What does plasmid mean?
- A loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from, and replicates independently of, the chromosomes; such loops are most commonly found in bacteria, but they are also sometimes found in archaeans and eukaryotic cells, and they are used in genetic engineering as a vector for gene transfer.
Where does plasmid come from?
From plasma + -id, coined by American molecular biologist Joshua Lederberg in 1952.
Questions about saying plasmid
How do you pronounce plasmid?
Say PLAZ-mid. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæzmɪd/. In British English it is /ˈplæzmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasmid?
Plasmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAZ). Broken into parts: PLAZ · mid.
Do Americans and Brits say plasmid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplæzmɪd/ and the British form is /ˈplæzmɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.