How to pronounce ribosome
Say it like RY-buh-sohm. Ribosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- buh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ribosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-buh-sohm.
What does ribosome mean?
- A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.
Where does ribosome come from?
From ribo- + -some.
Questions about saying ribosome
How do you pronounce ribosome?
Say RY-buh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪbəˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈraɪbəˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribosome?
Ribosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · buh · sohm.
Is ribosome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈraɪbəˌsəʊm/ (RY-buh-sohm).