How to pronounce mesophyte
Say it like MEZ-uh-fyte. Mesophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
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- MEZ
- uh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 mesophyte
American and British speakers say mesophyte in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɛsəʊfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-oh-fyte.
What does mesophyte mean?
- Any normal terrestrial plant that grows in environments that have an average supply of water.
Where does mesophyte come from?
From French mésophyte, equivalent to meso- (“middle”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying mesophyte
How do you pronounce mesophyte?
Say MEZ-uh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesophyte?
Mesophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · uh · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say mesophyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛsəʊfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.