How to pronounce gyrotactic
Say it like jy-ruh-TAK-tik. Gyrotactic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- jy
- ruh
- TAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrotactic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrotactic
American and British speakers say gyrotactic in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒaɪrəˈtæktɪk/ in the US and /ˌdʒaɪrəˈtæktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: jy-ruh-TAK-tik.
What does gyrotactic mean?
- Of or pertaining to gyrotaxis
Words that rhyme with gyrotactic
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Questions about saying gyrotactic
How do you pronounce gyrotactic?
Say jy-ruh-TAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈtæktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈtæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrotactic?
Gyrotactic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: jy · ruh · TAK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say gyrotactic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈtæktɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈtæktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.