How to pronounce gnotobiotic
Say it like noh-tuh-by-OT-ik. Gnotobiotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT).
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- noh
- tuh
- by
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnotobiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gnotobiotic
- 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-OT-ik.
What does gnotobiotic mean?
- Pertaining to gnotobiotics.
- Known with good certainty to be free of contaminating species, and thus offering such qualities as immunological naivete.
Words that rhyme with gnotobiotic
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Questions about saying gnotobiotic
How do you pronounce gnotobiotic?
Say noh-tuh-by-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊtəbaɪˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊtəbaɪˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnotobiotic?
Gnotobiotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT). Broken into parts: noh · tuh · by · OT · ik.
Is gnotobiotic 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 /ˌnəʊtəbaɪˈɒtɪk/ (noh-tuh-by-OT-ik).