How to pronounce cryobiotic
Say it like kry-uu-by-OT-ik. Cryobiotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT).
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- kry
- uu
- by
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryobiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cryobiotic
- 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: kry-uu-by-OT-ik.
What does cryobiotic mean?
- Of or pertaining to cryobiosis.
Words that rhyme with cryobiotic
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Questions about saying cryobiotic
How do you pronounce cryobiotic?
Say kry-uu-by-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkraɪʊbaɪˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkraɪʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryobiotic?
Cryobiotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT). Broken into parts: kry · uu · by · OT · ik.
Is cryobiotic 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 /ˌkraɪʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/ (kry-uu-by-OT-ik).