How to pronounce gnotobiont
Say it like NOH-tuh-by-ont. Gnotobiont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tuh
- by
- ont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnotobiont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ontKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gnotobiont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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: NOH-tuh-by-ont.
What does gnotobiont mean?
- Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.
Questions about saying gnotobiont
How do you pronounce gnotobiont?
Say NOH-tuh-by-ont. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəˌbaɪɑnt/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtəˌbaɪɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnotobiont?
Gnotobiont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · by · ont.
Is gnotobiont 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 /ˈnəʊtəˌbaɪɒnt/ (NOH-tuh-by-ont).