How to pronounce phytanic
Say it like fy-TAN-ik. Phytanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- fy
- TAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phytanic 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.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phytanic
American and British speakers say phytanic in essentially the same way: /faɪˈtænɪk/ in the US and /faɪˈtænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fy-TAN-ik.
What does phytanic mean?
- Of or pertaining to phytanic acid or its derivatives.
Words that rhyme with phytanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phytanic.
Questions about saying phytanic
How do you pronounce phytanic?
Say fy-TAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈtænɪk/. In British English it is /faɪˈtænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phytanic?
Phytanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: fy · TAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say phytanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /faɪˈtænɪk/ and the British form is /faɪˈtænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.