How to pronounce sulfolipid
Say it like SUHL-fuh-lip-ud. Sulfolipid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fuh
- lip
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfolipid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfolipid
American and British speakers say sulfolipid in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlfəˌlɪpəd/ in the US and /ˈsʌlfəˌlɪpəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fuh-lip-ud.
What does sulfolipid mean?
- any sulfate ester of a glycolipid
Where does sulfolipid come from?
From sulfo- + lipid.
Questions about saying sulfolipid
How do you pronounce sulfolipid?
Say SUHL-fuh-lip-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlfəˌlɪpəd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlfəˌlɪpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfolipid?
Sulfolipid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fuh · lip · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say sulfolipid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlfəˌlɪpəd/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlfəˌlɪpəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.