How to pronounce auxotrophism
Say it like awk-suh-TROH-fih-zum. Auxotrophism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- awk
- suh
- TROH
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auxotrophism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auxotrophism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: awk-suh-TROH-fih-zum.
What does auxotrophism mean?
- Synonym of auxotrophy.
Where does auxotrophism come from?
From auxo- + -trophism.
Questions about saying auxotrophism
How do you pronounce auxotrophism?
Say awk-suh-TROH-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔksəˈtroʊfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɔːksəˈtrəʊfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auxotrophism?
Auxotrophism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: awk · suh · TROH · fih · zum.
Is auxotrophism 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 /ˌɔːksəˈtrəʊfɪzəm/ (awk-suh-TROH-fih-zum).