How to pronounce motile
Say it like MOH-tul. Motile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of motile
- 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: MOH-tyle.
What does motile mean?
- A person whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action, such as incipient pronunciation of words, muscular innervations, etc.
- In organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.
- In organs or organelles: capable of producing motion.
- In organs: having the power to move their contents, or to change their shape or tension by writhing or contracting as required by their particular physiological functions.
Where does motile come from?
From Latin mōtus, perfect passive participle of moveō (“to move”, whence English move), + -ile.
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Words that rhyme with motile
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Questions about saying motile
How do you pronounce motile?
Say MOH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtəl/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motile?
Motile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tul.
Is motile 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 /ˈməʊtaɪl/ (MOH-tyle).