How to pronounce dictyota
Say it like dik-tee-OH-tuh. Dictyota has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- dik
- tee
- OH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictyota pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dictyota
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dik-tee-OH-tuh.
What does dictyota mean?
- Any brown alga of the genus Dictyota.
Words that rhyme with dictyota
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Questions about saying dictyota
How do you pronounce dictyota?
Say dik-tee-OH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪktiˈoʊtə/. In British English it is /ˌdɪktiˈəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictyota?
Dictyota has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: dik · tee · OH · tuh.
Is dictyota 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 /ˌdɪktiˈəʊtə/ (dik-tee-OH-tuh).