How to Pronounce Sclerenchyma

To pronounce "sclerenchyma", say SCLER-enchym-a — 3 syllables, IPA /sklɪəɹˈɛŋkɪmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/sklɪəɹˈɛŋkɪmə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sclerenchyma”

"sclerenchyma" has 3 syllables: scler-enchym-a. It rhymes with parenchyma and aerenchyma, if that helps it stick.

What does sclerenchyma mean?

noun

  1. A mechanical ground tissue, impermeable to water, which consists of cells having narrow lumen and thick, mineralized walls of lignin; present in stems, vascular bundles (of monocots), seed coverings, and vein and tips of leaves.
  2. The hard calcareous deposit in the tissues of the stony corals (Anthozoa).

Words that rhyme with sclerenchyma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parenchymaaerenchymachlorenchymamerenchymapleurenchyma

Related words

sclerenchymesclereidsclereidesclerogensclerophyllcollenchymapleurenchymachlorenchyma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sclerenchyma"?▾

"Sclerenchyma" has 3 syllables: scler · enchym · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "sclerenchyma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sclerenchyma" is /sklɪəɹˈɛŋkɪmə/.

What does "sclerenchyma" mean?▾

Sclerenchyma: A mechanical ground tissue, impermeable to water, which consists of cells having narrow lumen and thick, mineralized walls of lignin; present in stems, vascular bundles (of monocots), seed coverings, and vein and tips of leaves.

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