How to pronounce cyanotype
Say it like sy-AN-oh-type. Cyanotype has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- sy
- AN
- oh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyanotype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cyanotype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-AN-oh-type.
What does cyanotype mean?
- An early photographic process employing paper sensitized with a cyanide.
- A photographic print produced by means of this process.
Where does cyanotype come from?
From cyano- + -type.
Questions about saying cyanotype
How do you pronounce cyanotype?
Say sy-AN-oh-type. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈænoʊˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /saɪˈænəʊˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyanotype?
Cyanotype has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: sy · AN · oh · type.
Is cyanotype 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 /saɪˈænəʊˌtaɪp/ (sy-AN-oh-type).