How to pronounce phyletic
Say it like fy-LET-ik. Phyletic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/faɪˈlɛtɪk/fy-LET-ik
UK British/faɪˈlɛtɪk/fy-LET-ik
- fy
- LET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phyletic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phyletic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fy-LET-ik.
What does phyletic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to phylogeny; phylogenetic.
- Of or pertaining to gradual evolutionary change along a single line of descent.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- anagenetic
Words that rhyme with phyletic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phyletic.
Questions about saying phyletic
How do you pronounce phyletic?
Say fy-LET-ik. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈlɛtɪk/. In British English it is /faɪˈlɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phyletic?
Phyletic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: fy · LET · ik.
Is phyletic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /faɪˈlɛtɪk/ (fy-LET-ik).