How to pronounce trichome
Say it like TRY-kohm. Trichome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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US American/ˈtraɪkoʊm/TRY-kohm
UK British/ˈtraɪkəʊm/TRY-kohm
- TRY
- kohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trichome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of trichome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRY-kohm.
What does trichome mean?
noun
- A hair- or scale-like extension of the epidermis of a plant.
- Hairlike structures found in some microscopic organisms and algae.
- A row of cells formed by successive cell divisions.
Questions about saying trichome
How do you pronounce trichome?
Say TRY-kohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪkoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪkəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trichome?
Trichome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · kohm.
Is trichome 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 /ˈtraɪkəʊm/ (TRY-kohm).