How to pronounce leiotrichous
Say it like ly-OT-rih-kus. Leiotrichous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- ly
- OT
- rih
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leiotrichous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leiotrichous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ly-OT-rih-kus.
What does leiotrichous mean?
- having smooth hair
Questions about saying leiotrichous
How do you pronounce leiotrichous?
Say ly-OT-rih-kus. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈɑtrɪkəs/. In British English it is /laɪˈɒtrɪkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leiotrichous?
Leiotrichous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: ly · OT · rih · kus.
Is leiotrichous 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 /laɪˈɒtrɪkəs/ (ly-OT-rih-kus).