How to pronounce stroma
Say it like STROH-muh. Stroma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stroma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stroma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROH-muh.
What does stroma mean?
- The tissue structure of an organ, etc., that serves to support it.
Words that rhyme with stroma
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Questions about saying stroma
How do you pronounce stroma?
Say STROH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stroma?
Stroma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · muh.
Is stroma 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 /ˈstrəʊmə/ (STROH-muh).