How to pronounce nanophanerophyte
Say it like nan-oh-FAN-uh-ruh-fyte. Nanophanerophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAN).
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- nan
- oh
- FAN
- uh
- ruh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanophanerophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 nanophanerophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nan-oh-FAN-uh-roh-fyte.
What does nanophanerophyte mean?
- Any phanerophyte between about 10 and 80 inches in height
Questions about saying nanophanerophyte
How do you pronounce nanophanerophyte?
Say nan-oh-FAN-uh-ruh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌnænoʊˈfænərəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌnænəʊˈfænərəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanophanerophyte?
Nanophanerophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAN). Broken into parts: nan · oh · FAN · uh · ruh · fyte.
Is nanophanerophyte 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 /ˌnænəʊˈfænərəʊfaɪt/ (nan-oh-FAN-uh-roh-fyte).