How to pronounce schistosome
Say it like SHIS-tuh-sohm. Schistosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIS).
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- SHIS
- tuh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schistosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 schistosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHIS-toh-sohm.
What does schistosome mean?
- A parasitic flatworm which needs two hosts to complete its life cycle. The immature form infests freshwater snails and the adult lives in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, causing bilharzia in humans.
Questions about saying schistosome
How do you pronounce schistosome?
Say SHIS-tuh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪstəˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪstəʊˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schistosome?
Schistosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIS). Broken into parts: SHIS · tuh · sohm.
Is schistosome 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 /ˈʃɪstəʊˌsəʊm/ (SHIS-toh-sohm).