How to pronounce phycobiont
Say it like fy-koh-BY-ont. Phycobiont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BY).
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- fy
- koh
- BY
- ont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phycobiont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ontKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phycobiont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-koh-BY-ont.
What does phycobiont mean?
- An algae that is a constituent of a lichen; an algal photobiont.
Where does phycobiont come from?
From phyco- + -biont.
Questions about saying phycobiont
How do you pronounce phycobiont?
Say fy-koh-BY-ont. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪkoʊˈbaɪɑnt/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪkəʊˈbaɪɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phycobiont?
Phycobiont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BY). Broken into parts: fy · koh · BY · ont.
Is phycobiont pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfaɪkəʊˈbaɪɒnt/ (fy-koh-BY-ont).