How to pronounce anaerophyte
Say it like uh-NAY-uh-roh-fyte. Anaerophyte has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- uh
- NAY
- uh
- roh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaerophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anaerophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NAY-uh-roh-fyte.
What does anaerophyte mean?
- Any plant that does not require a direct supply of air
Where does anaerophyte come from?
From an- (“not”) + aerophyte, from aero- (“air”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying anaerophyte
How do you pronounce anaerophyte?
Say uh-NAY-uh-roh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /əˈneɪəroʊfaɪt/. In British English it is /əˈneɪərəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaerophyte?
Anaerophyte has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · NAY · uh · roh · fyte.
Is anaerophyte 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 /əˈneɪərəʊfaɪt/ (uh-NAY-uh-roh-fyte).