How to pronounce coleoptile
Say it like kol-ee-AHP-til. Coleoptile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AHP).
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- kol
- ee
- AHP
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coleoptile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coleoptile
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kol-ee-OP-til.
What does coleoptile mean?
- A pointed sheath that protects the emerging shoot in monocotyledons such as oats and grasses.
Questions about saying coleoptile
How do you pronounce coleoptile?
Say kol-ee-AHP-til. The American pronunciation is /kɑliˈɑptɪl/. In British English it is /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coleoptile?
Coleoptile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AHP). Broken into parts: kol · ee · AHP · til.
Is coleoptile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/ (kol-ee-OP-til).