How to pronounce photophoresis
Say it like foh-toh-fuh-REE-sis. Photophoresis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE).
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- foh
- toh
- fuh
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photophoresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photophoresis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-toh-fuh-REE-sis.
What does photophoresis mean?
- The slow drift of fine particles suspended in a gas away from a strong light source
Where does photophoresis come from?
From photo- + -phoresis.
Words that rhyme with photophoresis
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Questions about saying photophoresis
How do you pronounce photophoresis?
Say foh-toh-fuh-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtoʊfəˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəʊfəˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photophoresis?
Photophoresis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE). Broken into parts: foh · toh · fuh · REE · sis.
Is photophoresis 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 /ˌfəʊtəʊfəˈriːsɪs/ (foh-toh-fuh-REE-sis).