How to pronounce chomophyte
Say it like KOH-moh-fyte. Chomophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- moh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chomophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep 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 chomophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-moh-fyte.
What does chomophyte mean?
- Any plant that grows in rock fissures or crevices.
Questions about saying chomophyte
How do you pronounce chomophyte?
Say KOH-moh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmoʊfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊməʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chomophyte?
Chomophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · moh · fyte.
Is chomophyte 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 /ˈkəʊməʊfaɪt/ (KOH-moh-fyte).