How to pronounce immotile
Say it like im-OH-tul. Immotile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- im
- OH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immotile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immotile
- 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: im-OH-tul.
What does immotile mean?
- Not motile (lacking the ability to move)
Where does immotile come from?
From im- + motile.
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Questions about saying immotile
How do you pronounce immotile?
Say im-OH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmoʊtəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈməʊtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immotile?
Immotile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: im · OH · tul.
Is immotile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪˈməʊtəl/ (im-OH-tul).