How to pronounce abiotic
Say it like ay-by-AH-tik. Abiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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US American/ˌeɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/ay-by-AH-tik
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- ay
- by
- AH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does abiotic mean?
adjective
- Nonliving, inanimate, characterized by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
- Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
- Any such material
Where does abiotic come from?
First attested in 1874.
Words that rhyme with abiotic
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Questions about saying abiotic
How do you pronounce abiotic?
Say ay-by-AH-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abiotic?
Abiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ay · by · AH · tik.