How to pronounce rhodopsin
Say it like roh-DOP-sun. Rhodopsin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOP).
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- roh
- DOP
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhodopsin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhodopsin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-DOP-sun.
What does rhodopsin mean?
- A light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retina; it consists of an opsin protein bound to the carotenoid retinal
Questions about saying rhodopsin
How do you pronounce rhodopsin?
Say roh-DOP-sun. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈdɑpsən/. In British English it is /rəʊˈdɒpsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhodopsin?
Rhodopsin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOP). Broken into parts: roh · DOP · sun.
Is rhodopsin 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 /rəʊˈdɒpsən/ (roh-DOP-sun).