How to pronounce phenotype
Say it like FEE-nuh-type. Phenotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- nuh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenotype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phenotype
American and British speakers say phenotype in essentially the same way: /ˈfinəˌtaɪp/ in the US and /ˈfiːnəʊˌtaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-noh-type.
What does phenotype mean?
- The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.
- Any observable characteristic of an organism, such as its morphological, developmental, biochemical or physiological properties, or its behavior.
- To evaluate or classify based on phenotype.
Questions about saying phenotype
How do you pronounce phenotype?
Say FEE-nuh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈfinəˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈfiːnəʊˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenotype?
Phenotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · nuh · type.
Do Americans and Brits say phenotype the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfinəˌtaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈfiːnəʊˌtaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.