How to pronounce pluripotent
Say it like pluh-RIP-uh-tunt. Pluripotent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIP).
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- pluh
- RIP
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluripotent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pluripotent
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ploo-uh-RIP-uh-tunt.
What does pluripotent mean?
- Having much or unlimited potential to develop in a certain way, especially in a desirable fashion.
- Able to develop into more than one mature cell or tissue type, but not all.
Where does pluripotent come from?
From pluri- + potent.
Words that rhyme with pluripotent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pluripotent.
Questions about saying pluripotent
How do you pronounce pluripotent?
Say pluh-RIP-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /plʊˈrɪpətənt/. In British English it is /pluəˈrɪpətənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluripotent?
Pluripotent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIP). Broken into parts: pluh · RIP · uh · tunt.
Is pluripotent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /pluəˈrɪpətənt/ (ploo-uh-RIP-uh-tunt).