How to pronounce aphotic
Say it like ay-FOH-tik. Aphotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- ay
- FOH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aphotic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-FOH-tik.
What does aphotic mean?
- Having no light, especially no sunlight.
- Describing that part of deep lakes and oceans where less than one per cent of sunlight penetrates and where photosynthesis is not possible.
Where does aphotic come from?
From a- (prefix meaning ‘not; without; opposite of’) + photic.
Questions about saying aphotic
How do you pronounce aphotic?
Say ay-FOH-tik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈfoʊtɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphotic?
Aphotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: ay · FOH · tik.
Is aphotic 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 /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/ (ay-FOH-tik).