How to pronounce tropism
Say it like TROH-piz-um. Tropism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
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- TROH
- piz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tropism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tropism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROH-pih-zum.
What does tropism mean?
- The turning of an organism (chiefly a plant) or part of an organism either towards or away from a stimulus; (countable) an instance of this.
- A capability or tendency for a pathogen (chiefly a virus) to infect a type of cell, tissue, organ, or host organism.“host tropism tissue tropism”
- Of a person: an instinctive predilection or tendency; also (generally), a liking, a preference.
Questions about saying tropism
How do you pronounce tropism?
Say TROH-piz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊˌpɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtrəʊpɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tropism?
Tropism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · piz · um.
Is tropism 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 /ˈtrəʊpɪzəm/ (TROH-pih-zum).