How to Pronounce Centriole

To pronounce "centriole", say CENTR-iol-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “centriole”

"centriole" has 3 syllables: centr-iol-e.

What does centriole mean?

noun

  1. A barrel-shaped microtubule structure found in most animal cells, important in the process of mitosis (nuclear division).

Related words

procentriolecentrosomecytocentercytocentrumspindlecentrocytecentroconeaxoneme

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centriole"?▾

"Centriole" has 3 syllables: centr · iol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "centriole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centriole" is /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/.

What does "centriole" mean?▾

Centriole: A barrel-shaped microtubule structure found in most animal cells, important in the process of mitosis (nuclear division).

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