How to pronounce amyotrophic
Say it like am-eye-uh-TROH-fik. Amyotrophic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROH).
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- am
- eye
- uh
- TROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amyotrophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amyotrophic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-eye-uh-TROH-fik.
What does amyotrophic mean?
- Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles).
Where does amyotrophic come from?
From amyotrophy + -ic.
Questions about saying amyotrophic
How do you pronounce amyotrophic?
Say am-eye-uh-TROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmaɪəˈtroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæmaɪəˈtrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amyotrophic?
Amyotrophic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROH). Broken into parts: am · eye · uh · TROH · fik.
Is amyotrophic 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 /ˌæmaɪəˈtrəʊfɪk/ (am-eye-uh-TROH-fik).