How to pronounce phylogenetics
Say it like fy-luh-juh-NET-iks. Phylogenetics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- fy
- luh
- juh
- NET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylogenetics 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phylogenetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fy-luh-juh-NET-iks.
What does phylogenetics mean?
- The study of the evolutionary history and relationships among or within groups of organisms, through computational methods that focus on observed heritable traits.
Where does phylogenetics come from?
From phylogenetic + -ics.
Words that rhyme with phylogenetics
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Questions about saying phylogenetics
How do you pronounce phylogenetics?
Say fy-luh-juh-NET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪlədʒəˈnɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪlədʒəˈnɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylogenetics?
Phylogenetics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: fy · luh · juh · NET · iks.
Is phylogenetics 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 /ˌfaɪlədʒəˈnɛtɪks/ (fy-luh-juh-NET-iks).