How to pronounce cymotrichous
Say it like sy-MOT-rih-kus. Cymotrichous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOT).
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- sy
- MOT
- rih
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cymotrichous 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.
- MOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cymotrichous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-MOT-rih-kus.
What does cymotrichous mean?
- Having wavy hair.
Questions about saying cymotrichous
How do you pronounce cymotrichous?
Say sy-MOT-rih-kus. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈmɑtrɪkəs/. In British English it is /saɪˈmɒtrɪkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cymotrichous?
Cymotrichous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOT). Broken into parts: sy · MOT · rih · kus.
Is cymotrichous 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 /saɪˈmɒtrɪkəs/ (sy-MOT-rih-kus).