How to pronounce phytonadione
Say it like fy-toh-nuh-DY-ohn. Phytonadione has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY).
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- fy
- toh
- nuh
- DY
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phytonadione 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of phytonadione
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fy-toh-nuh-DY-ohn.
What does phytonadione mean?
- Alternative form of phytomenadione.
Questions about saying phytonadione
How do you pronounce phytonadione?
Say fy-toh-nuh-DY-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪtoʊnəˈdaɪˌoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪtəʊnəˈdaɪˌəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phytonadione?
Phytonadione has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY). Broken into parts: fy · toh · nuh · DY · ohn.
Is phytonadione pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfaɪtəʊnəˈdaɪˌəʊn/ (fy-toh-nuh-DY-ohn).