How to pronounce geophyte
Say it like JEE-oh-fyte. Geophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- oh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of geophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEE-oh-fyte.
What does geophyte mean?
- A perennial plant, for example the potato or daffodil, which in spring propagates from an underground organ such as a bulb, tuber, corm or rhizome.
Where does geophyte come from?
From geo- (“earth”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying geophyte
How do you pronounce geophyte?
Say JEE-oh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒioʊˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geophyte?
Geophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · oh · fyte.
Is geophyte 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 /ˈdʒiːəʊfaɪt/ (JEE-oh-fyte).