How to pronounce eukaryote
Say it like yoo-KAR-ee-oht. Eukaryote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- yoo
- KAR
- ee
- oht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eukaryote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 eukaryote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoo-KAR-ee-oht.
What does eukaryote mean?
- Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.
Where does eukaryote come from?
Borrowed from French eucaryote; equivalent to eu- + karyon + -ote.
Questions about saying eukaryote
How do you pronounce eukaryote?
Say yoo-KAR-ee-oht. The American pronunciation is /juˈkærioʊt/. In British English it is /juːˈkæriəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eukaryote?
Eukaryote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: yoo · KAR · ee · oht.
Is eukaryote 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 /juːˈkæriəʊt/ (yoo-KAR-ee-oht).