How to pronounce neotenous
Say it like nee-OT-uh-nus. Neotenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- nee
- OT
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neotenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neotenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nee-OT-uh-nus.
What does neotenous mean?
- Exhibiting retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
- Babyfaced.
Where does neotenous come from?
From neoteny + -ous.
Words that rhyme with neotenous
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Questions about saying neotenous
How do you pronounce neotenous?
Say nee-OT-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /niˈɑtənəs/. In British English it is /niˈɒtənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neotenous?
Neotenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: nee · OT · uh · nus.
Is neotenous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /niˈɒtənəs/ (nee-OT-uh-nus).