How to pronounce abyssobenthic
Say it like uh-bis-oh-BURN-thik. Abyssobenthic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BURN).
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- uh
- bis
- oh
- BURN
- thik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abyssobenthic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abyssobenthic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-bis-oh-BURN-thik.
What does abyssobenthic mean?
- Occurring on or related to the ocean floor of the abyssal zone.
Where does abyssobenthic come from?
From abyss (“bottomless”) + benthic (“under the ocean”).
Questions about saying abyssobenthic
How do you pronounce abyssobenthic?
Say uh-bis-oh-BURN-thik. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɪsoʊˈbɝnθɪk/. In British English it is /əˌbɪsəʊˈbɜːnθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abyssobenthic?
Abyssobenthic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BURN). Broken into parts: uh · bis · oh · BURN · thik.
Is abyssobenthic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˌbɪsəʊˈbɜːnθɪk/ (uh-bis-oh-BURN-thik).