How to pronounce fomite
Say it like FOH-myte. Fomite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fomite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- myteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fomite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-myte.
What does fomite mean?
- An inanimate object capable of carrying infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses or prions), and thus passively enabling their transmission between hosts; common examples include towels, dishcloths, kitchenware/flatware, and laundry.
Where does fomite come from?
A back-formation from fomites, plural of fomes, a borrowing of medical Latin fōmes (“tinder, kindling”), used figuratively to evoke the analogy of a spreading infection to a spreading fire.
Words that rhyme with fomite
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Questions about saying fomite
How do you pronounce fomite?
Say FOH-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fomite?
Fomite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · myte.
Is fomite 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 /ˈfəʊmaɪt/ (FOH-myte).