How to pronounce dinokaryote
Say it like dy-noh-KAR-ee-oht. Dinokaryote has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- dy
- noh
- KAR
- ee
- oht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinokaryote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dinokaryote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-noh-KAR-ee-oht.
What does dinokaryote mean?
- A dinoflagellate that has a nucleus (dinokaryon).
Where does dinokaryote come from?
By surface analysis, dino- (“rotation”) + kary(on) + -ote.
Questions about saying dinokaryote
How do you pronounce dinokaryote?
Say dy-noh-KAR-ee-oht. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪnoʊˈkærioʊt/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪnəʊˈkæriəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinokaryote?
Dinokaryote has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: dy · noh · KAR · ee · oht.
Is dinokaryote 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 /ˌdaɪnəʊˈkæriəʊt/ (dy-noh-KAR-ee-oht).