How to pronounce amniote
Say it like AM-nih-oht. Amniote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- nih
- oht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amniote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amniote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AM-nih-oht.
What does amniote mean?
- Any of the Amniota group of vertebrates having an amnion during the development of the embryo; mammals, birds and reptiles.
Where does amniote come from?
From scientific Latin Amniota.
Questions about saying amniote
How do you pronounce amniote?
Say AM-nih-oht. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmnɪoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈæmnɪəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amniote?
Amniote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · nih · oht.
Is amniote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæmnɪəʊt/ (AM-nih-oht).