Pronunciation of 'Mitochondrion'
The word 'mitochondrion' is pronounced as /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dri.ən/ in English (en-US). It refers to a membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, often described as the powerhouse of the cell because it generates most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy.
The word 'mitochondrion' originates from the Greek words 'mitos' meaning 'thread' and 'khondrion' meaning 'granule' or 'grain', referring to its thread-like or granular appearance under a microscope.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP.
Pronounced as 'MY-toh-KON-dree-uhn'. 'MY' as in 'my', 'toh' as in 'toe', 'KON' as in 'con', 'dree' as in 'tree', and 'uhn' as in 'un'.