How to pronounce phyllotaxis
Say it like fih-luh-TAK-sis. Phyllotaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- fih
- luh
- TAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phyllotaxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep 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 phyllotaxis
American and British speakers say phyllotaxis in essentially the same way: /fɪləˈtæksɪs/ in the US and /fɪləˈtæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-luh-TAK-sis.
What does phyllotaxis mean?
- The arrangement of leaves on a stem, or the mathematical principles governing such arrangement.
- An abortive style.
Where does phyllotaxis come from?
From phyllo- + taxis.
Words that rhyme with phyllotaxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phyllotaxis.
Questions about saying phyllotaxis
How do you pronounce phyllotaxis?
Say fih-luh-TAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /fɪləˈtæksɪs/. In British English it is /fɪləˈtæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phyllotaxis?
Phyllotaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: fih · luh · TAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say phyllotaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪləˈtæksɪs/ and the British form is /fɪləˈtæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.