How to pronounce geotaxis
Say it like jee-oh-TAK-sus. Geotaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- jee
- oh
- TAK
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geotaxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geotaxis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-TAK-sus.
What does geotaxis mean?
- A living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces.
- A downward movement.
Where does geotaxis come from?
From geo- + taxis.
Questions about saying geotaxis
How do you pronounce geotaxis?
Say jee-oh-TAK-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈtæksəs/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtæksəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geotaxis?
Geotaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: jee · oh · TAK · sus.
Is geotaxis 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtæksəs/ (jee-oh-TAK-sus).