How to pronounce neotenic
Say it like nee-uh-TEE-nik. Neotenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- nee
- uh
- TEE
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neotenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neotenic
American and British speakers say neotenic in essentially the same way: /ˌniəˈtinɪk/ in the US and /ˌniːəˈtiːnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-uh-TEE-nik.
What does neotenic mean?
- Exhibiting neoteny
- Such an organism
Where does neotenic come from?
From neoteny + -ic.
Words that rhyme with neotenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neotenic.
Questions about saying neotenic
How do you pronounce neotenic?
Say nee-uh-TEE-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌniəˈtinɪk/. In British English it is /ˌniːəˈtiːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neotenic?
Neotenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: nee · uh · TEE · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say neotenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌniəˈtinɪk/ and the British form is /ˌniːəˈtiːnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.