How to Pronounce Tropism

To pronounce "tropism", say TROP-ism — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹəʊpɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹəʊpɪzəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tropism”

"tropism" has 2 syllables: trop-ism.

What does tropism mean?

noun

  1. The turning of an organism in response to a stimulus, either towards or away from the stimulus.
  2. Which type of tissue supports a certain virus.

Related words

phototropismtrophotropismhaptotropismheliotropismthigmatropismthermotropismgeotropismtrophotrophism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tropism"?▾

"Tropism" has 2 syllables: trop · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "tropism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tropism" is /ˈtɹəʊpɪzəm/.

What does "tropism" mean?▾

Tropism: The turning of an organism in response to a stimulus, either towards or away from the stimulus.

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