How to Pronounce Eosinophil

To pronounce "eosinophil", say EOS-in-oph-il — 4 syllables, IPA /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eosinophil”

"eosinophil" has 4 syllables: eos-in-oph-il.

What does eosinophil mean?

noun

  1. A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.

adjective

  1. That is readily stained with eosin.
  2. Of, pertaining to an eosinophil or to eosinophilia.

Synonyms

acidophileosinocyteeosinophil granulocyte

Related words

eosinophileacidophileosinotaxisbasophilgranulocyteleukocyteleucocyteerythrophagocytosis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eosinophil"?▾

"Eosinophil" has 4 syllables: eos · in · oph · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "eosinophil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eosinophil" is /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/.

What does "eosinophil" mean?▾

Eosinophil: A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.

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