How to pronounce sarcomere
Say it like SAR-koh-meer. Sarcomere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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- SAR
- koh
- meer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcomere 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcomere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAH-koh-meer.
What does sarcomere mean?
- The contractile unit of the myofibril of a striated muscle.
Questions about saying sarcomere
How do you pronounce sarcomere?
Say SAR-koh-meer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrkoʊˌmɪr/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːkəʊˌmɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcomere?
Sarcomere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · koh · meer.
Is sarcomere 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 /ˈsɑːkəʊˌmɪə/ (SAH-koh-meer).