How to pronounce gametophyte
Say it like guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. Gametophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- guh
- MEE
- tuh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gametophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gametophyte
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: guh-MEE-tuh-fyte.
What does gametophyte mean?
- A plant (or the haploid phase in its life cycle) which produces gametes by mitosis in order to produce a zygote.
Where does gametophyte come from?
From gameto- + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying gametophyte
How do you pronounce gametophyte?
Say guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈmitəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gametophyte?
Gametophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: guh · MEE · tuh · fyte.
Is gametophyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/ (guh-MEE-tuh-fyte).