How to pronounce plastid
Say it like PLAS-tid. Plastid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæstɪd/PLAS-tid
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- PLAS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plastid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does plastid mean?
noun
- Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often used for photosynthesis.
Questions about saying plastid
How do you pronounce plastid?
Say PLAS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plastid?
Plastid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · tid.