How to pronounce heterotrophic
Say it like het-uh-ruh-TROF-ik. Heterotrophic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROF).
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- het
- uh
- ruh
- TROF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterotrophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROFSay 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 heterotrophic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: het-uh-ruh-TROF-ik.
What does heterotrophic mean?
- Being a heterotroph.
- Relating to heterotrophy.
Where does heterotrophic come from?
From hetero- + -trophic.
Words that rhyme with heterotrophic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heterotrophic.
Questions about saying heterotrophic
How do you pronounce heterotrophic?
Say het-uh-ruh-TROF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛtərəˈtrɑfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɛtərəˈtrɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterotrophic?
Heterotrophic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROF). Broken into parts: het · uh · ruh · TROF · ik.
Is heterotrophic 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 /ˌhɛtərəˈtrɒfɪk/ (het-uh-ruh-TROF-ik).