How to Pronounce Lysosome

To pronounce "lysosome", say LYSOS-om-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lysosome”

"lysosome" has 3 syllables: lysos-om-e.

What does lysosome mean?

noun

  1. An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

Related words

autolysosomecytosomephagolysosomeheterolysosomeendosomeendolysosomelysatemegasome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lysosome"?▾

"Lysosome" has 3 syllables: lysos · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lysosome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lysosome" is /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/.

What does "lysosome" mean?▾

Lysosome: An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

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