How to pronounce sarcocarp
Say it like SAR-kuh-karp. Sarcocarp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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- SAR
- kuh
- karp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcocarp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- karpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcocarp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAH-kuh-kahp.
What does sarcocarp mean?
- The mesocarp (fleshy middle layer of the pericarp of a fruit).
Where does sarcocarp come from?
From sarco- + -carp.
Questions about saying sarcocarp
How do you pronounce sarcocarp?
Say SAR-kuh-karp. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrkəkɑrp/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːkəkɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcocarp?
Sarcocarp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · kuh · karp.
Is sarcocarp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɑːkəkɑːp/ (SAH-kuh-kahp).