How to pronounce phototaxis
Say it like foh-tuh-TAK-sis. Phototaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- foh
- tuh
- TAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phototaxis 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phototaxis
- 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-tuh-TAK-sis.
What does phototaxis mean?
- The movement of an organism either towards or away from a source of light
Where does phototaxis come from?
From photo- + taxis.
Words that rhyme with phototaxis
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Questions about saying phototaxis
How do you pronounce phototaxis?
Say foh-tuh-TAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtəˈtæksɪs/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəˈtæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phototaxis?
Phototaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: foh · tuh · TAK · sis.
Is phototaxis 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 /ˌfəʊtəˈtæksɪs/ (foh-tuh-TAK-sis).