How to pronounce transfection
Say it like tranz-FEK-shun. Transfection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- tranz
- FEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transfection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transfection
American and British speakers say transfection in essentially the same way: /trænzˈfɛkʃən/ in the US and /trænzˈfɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-FEK-shun.
What does transfection mean?
- The introduction of foreign genetic material (such as DNA or RNA) into a eukaryotic cell.
Where does transfection come from?
Blend of trans- + infection.
Words that rhyme with transfection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transfection.
Questions about saying transfection
How do you pronounce transfection?
Say tranz-FEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈfɛkʃən/. In British English it is /trænzˈfɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transfection?
Transfection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: tranz · FEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say transfection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈfɛkʃən/ and the British form is /trænzˈfɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.