How to pronounce polysaccharide
Say it like pah-lee-SAK-uh-ryde. Polysaccharide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAK).
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US American/ˌpɑˌliˈsækəˌraɪd/pah-lee-SAK-uh-ryde
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- pah
- lee
- SAK
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysaccharide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does polysaccharide mean?
noun
- A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.“Cellulose, starches, and complex carbohydrates, such as glycogen, are common polysaccharides in biology.”
Where does polysaccharide come from?
From poly- + saccharide.
Questions about saying polysaccharide
How do you pronounce polysaccharide?
Say pah-lee-SAK-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈsækəˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysaccharide?
Polysaccharide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAK). Broken into parts: pah · lee · SAK · uh · ryde.