How to pronounce mitotic
Say it like my-TAW-tik. Mitotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAW).
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US American/ˌmaɪˈtɔtɪk/my-TAW-tik
UK British/maɪˈtɒtɪk/my-TOT-ik
- my
- TAW
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitotic 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.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mitotic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: my-TOT-ik.
What does mitotic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to mitosis.
Questions about saying mitotic
How do you pronounce mitotic?
Say my-TAW-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪˈtɔtɪk/. In British English it is /maɪˈtɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitotic?
Mitotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAW). Broken into parts: my · TAW · tik.
Is mitotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /maɪˈtɒtɪk/ (my-TOT-ik).