How to pronounce ctenophore
Say it like TEE-nuh-for. Ctenophore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- nuh
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ctenophore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ctenophore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEE-nuh-faw.
What does ctenophore mean?
- Any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora, having lucent, mucilaginous bodies bearing eight rows of comblike cilia used for swimming.
Where does ctenophore come from?
Borrowed from translingual Ctenophora; equivalent to cteno- + -phore.
Questions about saying ctenophore
How do you pronounce ctenophore?
Say TEE-nuh-for. The American pronunciation is /ˈtinəˌfɔr/. In British English it is /ˈtiːnəˌfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ctenophore?
Ctenophore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · nuh · for.
Is ctenophore 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 /ˈtiːnəˌfɔː/ (TEE-nuh-faw).