How to pronounce macrogametophyte
Say it like mak-roh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. Macrogametophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE).
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- mak
- roh
- guh
- MEE
- tuh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrogametophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of macrogametophyte
- 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: mak-roh-guh-MEE-toh-fyte.
What does macrogametophyte mean?
- megagametophyte
Where does macrogametophyte come from?
From macro- (“large”) + gametophyte, from gamete + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying macrogametophyte
How do you pronounce macrogametophyte?
Say mak-roh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækroʊɡəˈmitəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmækrəʊɡəˈmiːtəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrogametophyte?
Macrogametophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE). Broken into parts: mak · roh · guh · MEE · tuh · fyte.
Is macrogametophyte 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 /ˌmækrəʊɡəˈmiːtəʊfaɪt/ (mak-roh-guh-MEE-toh-fyte).