How to pronounce myxomycete
Say it like mik-suh-MY-seet. Myxomycete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- mik
- suh
- MY
- seet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myxomycete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of myxomycete
American and British speakers say myxomycete in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪksəˈmaɪsit/ in the US and /ˌmɪksəˈmaɪsit/ in the UK.
British respelling: mik-suh-MY-seet.
What does myxomycete mean?
- Any protozoan of the phylum Myxomycota; the slime molds.
Where does myxomycete come from?
From translingual Myxomycetes; by surface analysis, myx(o)- + -mycete.
Questions about saying myxomycete
How do you pronounce myxomycete?
Say mik-suh-MY-seet. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪksəˈmaɪsit/. In British English it is /ˌmɪksəˈmaɪsit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myxomycete?
Myxomycete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: mik · suh · MY · seet.
Do Americans and Brits say myxomycete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪksəˈmaɪsit/ and the British form is /ˌmɪksəˈmaɪsit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.