How to pronounce trophoblast
Say it like TROF-oh-blahst. Trophoblast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROF).
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- TROF
- oh
- blahst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trophoblast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- blahstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of trophoblast
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROF-oh-blahst.
What does trophoblast mean?
- The membrane of cells that forms the wall of a blastocyst during early pregnancy, providing nutrients to the embryo and later developing into part of the placenta.
Where does trophoblast come from?
From tropho- + -blast.
Questions about saying trophoblast
How do you pronounce trophoblast?
Say TROF-oh-blahst. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑfoʊblɑst/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒfəʊblɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trophoblast?
Trophoblast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROF). Broken into parts: TROF · oh · blahst.
Is trophoblast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtrɒfəʊblɑːst/ (TROF-oh-blahst).