How to pronounce coelenterate
Say it like sih-LEN-ter-it. Coelenterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- sih
- LEN
- ter
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coelenterate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coelenterate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-LEN-tuh-rut.
What does coelenterate mean?
- Any simple aquatic animal formerly considered to belong to the phylum Coelenterata, now divided into the cnidarians and ctenophores.
Where does coelenterate come from?
From scientific New Latin Coelenterata.
Questions about saying coelenterate
How do you pronounce coelenterate?
Say sih-LEN-ter-it. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlɛntɚɪt/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛntərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coelenterate?
Coelenterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: sih · LEN · ter · it.
Is coelenterate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɪˈlɛntərət/ (sih-LEN-tuh-rut).