How to pronounce microgametophyte
Say it like my-kroh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. Microgametophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE).
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- my
- kroh
- guh
- MEE
- tuh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microgametophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohKeep 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 microgametophyte
- 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: my-kroh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte.
What does microgametophyte mean?
- Any gametophyte that develops from a microspore.
- A male gametophyte.
Where does microgametophyte come from?
From micro- (“small”, prefix) + gamete (“reproductive cell”) + -o- (linking vowel) + -phyte (“plant”, suffix).
Questions about saying microgametophyte
How do you pronounce microgametophyte?
Say my-kroh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊɡəˈmitəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microgametophyte?
Microgametophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE). Broken into parts: my · kroh · guh · MEE · tuh · fyte.
Is microgametophyte 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/ (my-kroh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte).