How to pronounce karyotype
Say it like KAR-ee-uh-uh-type. Karyotype has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ee
- uh
- uh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karyotype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- typeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of karyotype
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAR-ee-uh-uh-type.
What does karyotype mean?
- The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
- A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
- To investigate or record such characteristics.
Questions about saying karyotype
How do you pronounce karyotype?
Say KAR-ee-uh-uh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæriəʊtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkæriəʊtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karyotype?
Karyotype has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ee · uh · uh · type.
Is karyotype pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkæriəʊtaɪp/ (KAR-ee-uh-uh-type).