How to pronounce fomites
Say it like FOH-mih-teez. Fomites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊmɪtiz/FOH-mih-teez
UK British/ˈfəʊmɪtiz/FOH-mih-teez
- FOH
- mih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fomites 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fomites
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FOH-mih-teez.
What does fomites mean?
noun
- plural of fomes
- plural of fomite How to pronounce fomite
Questions about saying fomites
How do you pronounce fomites?
Say FOH-mih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊmɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊmɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fomites?
Fomites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · mih · teez.
Is fomites 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 /ˈfəʊmɪtiz/ (FOH-mih-teez).