How to pronounce cyanophyte
Say it like SY-noh-fyte. Cyanophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- noh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyanophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cyanophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-noh-fyte.
What does cyanophyte mean?
- A member of the class Cyanophyceae.
- cyanobacterium
Where does cyanophyte come from?
From cyano- (“dark blue-green”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying cyanophyte
How do you pronounce cyanophyte?
Say SY-noh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnoʊfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyanophyte?
Cyanophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · noh · fyte.
Is cyanophyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsaɪnəʊfaɪt/ (SY-noh-fyte).