How to pronounce geotropism
Say it like jee-OT-ruh-piz-um. Geotropism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- jee
- OT
- ruh
- piz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geotropism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geotropism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-OT-ruh-piz-um.
What does geotropism mean?
- The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards).
Where does geotropism come from?
From geo- (“earth”) + -tropism, due to growth towards or away from the earth.
Questions about saying geotropism
How do you pronounce geotropism?
Say jee-OT-ruh-piz-um. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑtrəˌpɪzəm/. In British English it is /dʒiˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geotropism?
Geotropism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: jee · OT · ruh · piz · um.
Is geotropism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒiˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm/ (jee-OT-ruh-piz-um).