How to pronounce uropod
Say it like YUUR-uh-pod. Uropod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- uh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uropod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- podGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of uropod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: YUUR-uh-pod.
What does uropod mean?
- either of the two posterior abdominal appendages of the lobster, shrimp and some other crustaceans.
- the hind part of polarized leukocytes, mostly involved in cell-to-cell interaction, cell activation and apoptosis.
Where does uropod come from?
From uro- (“tail”) + -pod (“foot”).
Questions about saying uropod
How do you pronounce uropod?
Say YUUR-uh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈjʊrəˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uropod?
Uropod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · uh · pod.
Is uropod 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 /ˈjʊrəˌpɒd/ (YUUR-uh-pod).