How to pronounce pleiotropy
Say it like ply-OT-ruh-pee. Pleiotropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- ply
- OT
- ruh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleiotropy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pleiotropy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ply-OT-ruh-pee.
What does pleiotropy mean?
- The influence of a single gene on multiple phenotypic traits; pleiotropism.
- The existence of drug effects (especially beneficial effects) other than the one for which the drug was designed.
Words that rhyme with pleiotropy
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Questions about saying pleiotropy
How do you pronounce pleiotropy?
Say ply-OT-ruh-pee. The American pronunciation is /plaɪˈɑtrəpi/. In British English it is /plaɪˈɒtrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleiotropy?
Pleiotropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: ply · OT · ruh · pee.
Is pleiotropy 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 /plaɪˈɒtrəpi/ (ply-OT-ruh-pee).