How to pronounce epiphyte
Say it like EP-ih-fyte. Epiphyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ih
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphyte
American and British speakers say epiphyte in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpɪfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-fyte.
What does epiphyte mean?
- A plant that grows on another, using it for physical support but obtaining no nutrients from it and neither causing damage nor offering benefit.
- A fungus that grows on a plant but does not feed upon it saprotrophically (an epiphytic fungus). (The science of detecting and studying any such symbiosis as may be involved in this relationship is still developing.)
Questions about saying epiphyte
How do you pronounce epiphyte?
Say EP-ih-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphyte?
Epiphyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say epiphyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpɪfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.