How to pronounce alkalithermophilic
Say it like al-kuh-ly-thur-muh-FIL-ik. Alkalithermophilic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (FIL).
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- al
- kuh
- ly
- thur
- muh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkalithermophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- thurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alkalithermophilic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: al-kuh-ly-thur-moh-FIL-ik.
What does alkalithermophilic mean?
- Thriving in both highly alkaline and high-temperature environments.
Where does alkalithermophilic come from?
alkaliphilic + thermophilic
Words that rhyme with alkalithermophilic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alkalithermophilic.
Questions about saying alkalithermophilic
How do you pronounce alkalithermophilic?
Say al-kuh-ly-thur-muh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌælkəlaɪˌθɝməˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌælkəlaɪˌθɜːməʊˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkalithermophilic?
Alkalithermophilic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (FIL). Broken into parts: al · kuh · ly · thur · muh · FIL · ik.
Is alkalithermophilic 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 /ˌælkəlaɪˌθɜːməʊˈfɪlɪk/ (al-kuh-ly-thur-moh-FIL-ik).