How to pronounce leptocaulous
Say it like lep-toh-KAW-lus. Leptocaulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW).
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- lep
- toh
- KAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leptocaulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leptocaulous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lep-toh-KAW-lus.
What does leptocaulous mean?
- Relating to a leptocaul; having a slender stem and many branches.
- Not exhibiting further enlargement of segments formed by secondary growth after their initial formation, so that filaments remain at the same diameter as the apical cell that generated them.
Where does leptocaulous come from?
From leptocaul + -ous.
Words that rhyme with leptocaulous
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Questions about saying leptocaulous
How do you pronounce leptocaulous?
Say lep-toh-KAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛptoʊˈkɔləs/. In British English it is /ˌlɛptəʊˈkɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leptocaulous?
Leptocaulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW). Broken into parts: lep · toh · KAW · lus.
Is leptocaulous 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 /ˌlɛptəʊˈkɔːləs/ (lep-toh-KAW-lus).