How to pronounce phytoplankton
Say it like fy-tuh-PLANGK-tun. Phytoplankton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLANGK).
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- fy
- tuh
- PLANGK
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phytoplankton 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phytoplankton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fy-tuh-PLANGK-tun.
What does phytoplankton mean?
- Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis.
Words that rhyme with phytoplankton
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Questions about saying phytoplankton
How do you pronounce phytoplankton?
Say fy-tuh-PLANGK-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪtəˈplæŋktən/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪtəˈplæŋktən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phytoplankton?
Phytoplankton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLANGK). Broken into parts: fy · tuh · PLANGK · tun.
Is phytoplankton 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 /ˌfaɪtəˈplæŋktən/ (fy-tuh-PLANGK-tun).