How to pronounce clinostat
Say it like KLY-nuh-stat. Clinostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
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- KLY
- nuh
- stat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinostat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- statKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clinostat
American and British speakers say clinostat in essentially the same way: /ˈklaɪnəstæt/ in the US and /ˈklaɪnəstæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLY-nuh-stat.
What does clinostat mean?
- A rotating device that is used to investigate gravitropism in plants.
Where does clinostat come from?
From clino- + -stat.
Questions about saying clinostat
How do you pronounce clinostat?
Say KLY-nuh-stat. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪnəstæt/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪnəstæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinostat?
Clinostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · nuh · stat.
Do Americans and Brits say clinostat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaɪnəstæt/ and the British form is /ˈklaɪnəstæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.