How to pronounce phototest
Say it like FOH-toh-test. Phototest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- toh
- test
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phototest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- testKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of phototest
- 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-test.
What does phototest mean?
- A photosensitivity test.
- To test (something; usually someone's skin) with a photosensitivity test.
Where does phototest come from?
From photo- + test, not only reflecting clipping of photosensitivity test but also reflecting the fact that the test often is literally a "light test", such as with timed exposure to a measured amount of UV-A or UV-B.
Questions about saying phototest
How do you pronounce phototest?
Say FOH-toh-test. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊtoʊtɛst/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊtəʊtɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phototest?
Phototest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · toh · test.
Is phototest 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 /ˈfəʊtəʊtɛst/ (FOH-toh-test).