How to pronounce myrmecophyte
Say it like MUR-muh-kuh-fyte. Myrmecophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- muh
- kuh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrmecophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep 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 myrmecophyte
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-MEK-uh-fyte.
What does myrmecophyte mean?
- A plant that lives in association with a colony of ants. The degree of association varies and is assumed to be symbiotic in some cases.
Where does myrmecophyte come from?
From German Myrmekophyt, equivalent to myrmeco- (“ant”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying myrmecophyte
How do you pronounce myrmecophyte?
Say MUR-muh-kuh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝməkəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /məˈmɛkəˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrmecophyte?
Myrmecophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · muh · kuh · fyte.
Is myrmecophyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /məˈmɛkəˌfaɪt/ (muh-MEK-uh-fyte).