How to pronounce trisomy
Say it like TRY-soh-mee. Trisomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- soh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trisomy 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.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trisomy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRY-soh-mee.
What does trisomy mean?
- The presence of three copies, instead of the normal two, of a particular chromosome of an organism.
Where does trisomy come from?
From trisome + -y.
Questions about saying trisomy
How do you pronounce trisomy?
Say TRY-soh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪsoʊmi/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪsəʊmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trisomy?
Trisomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · soh · mee.
Is trisomy 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 /ˈtraɪsəʊmi/ (TRY-soh-mee).