How to pronounce embryonic
Say it like em-bree-ON-ik. Embryonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON).
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- em
- bree
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embryonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of embryonic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EM-bree-on-ik.
What does embryonic mean?
- Of or relating to an embryo.
- Of a project, etc: very new and still evolving; yet to reach its full potential.
Where does embryonic come from?
From New Latin embryonicus.
Words that rhyme with embryonic
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Questions about saying embryonic
How do you pronounce embryonic?
Say em-bree-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmbriˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbriɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embryonic?
Embryonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON). Broken into parts: em · bree · ON · ik.
Is embryonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɛmbriɒnɪk/ (EM-bree-on-ik).