How to pronounce cotyledon
Say it like kot-uh-LEE-dun. Cotyledon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- kot
- uh
- LEE
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cotyledon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cotyledon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kot-ih-LEE-dun.
What does cotyledon mean?
- Each of the patches of villi on the fetal chorion in the placenta of ruminants and some other mammals.
- The leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant; after germination it becomes the first leaves of the seedling.
Questions about saying cotyledon
How do you pronounce cotyledon?
Say kot-uh-LEE-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑtəˈlidən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cotyledon?
Cotyledon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: kot · uh · LEE · dun.
Is cotyledon 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 /ˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ (kot-ih-LEE-dun).