How to pronounce phagotrophic
Say it like fay-guh-TROH-fik. Phagotrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- fay
- guh
- TROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phagotrophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phagotrophic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fay-guh-TROH-fik.
What does phagotrophic mean?
- Feeding by engulfing a food cell or particle and ingesting it in a phagocytic vacuole, in the manner of some flagellates.
Where does phagotrophic come from?
From phagotrophy + -ic.
Questions about saying phagotrophic
How do you pronounce phagotrophic?
Say fay-guh-TROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfeɪɡəˈtroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfeɪɡəˈtrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phagotrophic?
Phagotrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: fay · guh · TROH · fik.
Is phagotrophic 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 /ˌfeɪɡəˈtrəʊfɪk/ (fay-guh-TROH-fik).