How to Pronounce "protoplasm"
word
ˈproʊtəˌplæzəm
PROH-tuh-plaz-uhm
pɹˈəʊtəʊplˌæzəm
prOH-toh-PLAZ-uhm
Definition
Protoplasm is the living, jelly-like substance inside a cell where most cellular activities occur. It includes the cytoplasm and the nucleus.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈproʊtəˌplæzəm
British English
pɹˈəʊtəʊplˌæzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-tuh-plaz-uhm
UK
prOH-toh-PLAZ-uhm
Listen in Context
The protoplasm fills most of the cell.
Scientists study protoplasm to understand life.
Inside the cell, the protoplasm is always active.
When you look through a microscope, you can sometimes see the protoplasm moving.