How to pronounce oligochaete
Say it like ol-ih-guh-KEET. Oligochaete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEET).
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- ol
- ih
- guh
- KEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligochaete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- olGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oligochaete
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ol-ih-guh-KEET.
What does oligochaete mean?
- Any of various hermaphroditic aquatic and terrestrial annelid worms, of the subclass Oligochaeta, that have single bristles along the body.
Words that rhyme with oligochaete
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Questions about saying oligochaete
How do you pronounce oligochaete?
Say ol-ih-guh-KEET. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑlɪɡəˈkit/. In British English it is /ˌɒlɪɡəˈkiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligochaete?
Oligochaete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEET). Broken into parts: ol · ih · guh · KEET.
Is oligochaete 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 /ˌɒlɪɡəˈkiːt/ (ol-ih-guh-KEET).