How to pronounce synaptonemal
Say it like sih-nap-toh-NEE-mul. Synaptonemal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- sih
- nap
- toh
- NEE
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synaptonemal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- napGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synaptonemal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-nap-toh-NEE-mul.
What does synaptonemal mean?
- Describing a protein complex that forms during meiosis.
Questions about saying synaptonemal
How do you pronounce synaptonemal?
Say sih-nap-toh-NEE-mul. The American pronunciation is /sɪˌnæptoʊˈniməl/. In British English it is /sɪˌnæptəʊˈniːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synaptonemal?
Synaptonemal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: sih · nap · toh · NEE · mul.
Is synaptonemal 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 /sɪˌnæptəʊˈniːməl/ (sih-nap-toh-NEE-mul).