How to pronounce actinomycete
Say it like ak-tih-nuh-MY-seet. Actinomycete has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY).
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- ak
- tih
- nuh
- MY
- seet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actinomycete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of actinomycete
American and British speakers say actinomycete in essentially the same way: /ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsit/ in the US and /ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsit/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-tih-nuh-MY-seet.
What does actinomycete mean?
- Any of various filamentous or rod-shaped bacteria, of the order Actinomycetales, that resemble fungi. Some actinomycetes are pathogens and some are sources of antibiotics.
Where does actinomycete come from?
From actino- + -mycete.
Questions about saying actinomycete
How do you pronounce actinomycete?
Say ak-tih-nuh-MY-seet. The American pronunciation is /ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsit/. In British English it is /ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actinomycete?
Actinomycete has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY). Broken into parts: ak · tih · nuh · MY · seet.
Do Americans and Brits say actinomycete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsit/ and the British form is /ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.