How to pronounce methanotrophic
Say it like mih-thay-noh-TROH-fik. Methanotrophic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROH).
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- mih
- thay
- noh
- TROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methanotrophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of methanotrophic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-thay-noh-TROH-fik.
What does methanotrophic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a methanotroph or to methanotrophy
Questions about saying methanotrophic
How do you pronounce methanotrophic?
Say mih-thay-noh-TROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /mɪˌθeɪnoʊˈtroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /mɪˌθeɪnəʊˈtrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methanotrophic?
Methanotrophic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROH). Broken into parts: mih · thay · noh · TROH · fik.
Is methanotrophic 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 /mɪˌθeɪnəʊˈtrəʊfɪk/ (mih-thay-noh-TROH-fik).