How to pronounce acotyledon
Say it like AY-kaw-tuh-lee-dun. Acotyledon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- kaw
- tuh
- lee
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acotyledon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acotyledon
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-kaw-tuh-lee-dun.
What does acotyledon mean?
- A plant that has no cotyledons, as the dodder and all flowerless plants.
Where does acotyledon come from?
From a- (“not”) + cotyledon (“cup-shaped”).
Questions about saying acotyledon
How do you pronounce acotyledon?
Say AY-kaw-tuh-lee-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɔtəlidən/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkɔːtəlidən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acotyledon?
Acotyledon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kaw · tuh · lee · dun.
Is acotyledon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈeɪkɔːtəlidən/ (AY-kaw-tuh-lee-dun).