How to Pronounce Chalaza

To pronounce "chalaza", say CHAL-az-a — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈleɪzə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈleɪzə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chalaza”

"chalaza" has 3 syllables: chal-az-a.

What does chalaza mean?

noun

  1. The location where the nucellus attaches to the integuments, opposite the micropyle.
  2. One of the two spiral bands which attach the yolk of an egg to the eggshell, suspending it in the white.

Synonyms

cicatriculakenningtreadtreadle

Related words

nucelluschalazogamynuculemicropylechorionmanchetteloculamentnectarium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chalaza"?▾

"Chalaza" has 3 syllables: chal · az · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "chalaza"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chalaza" is /kəˈleɪzə/.

What does "chalaza" mean?▾

Chalaza: The location where the nucellus attaches to the integuments, opposite the micropyle.

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