How to pronounce phytotron
Say it like FY-tuh-tron. Phytotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- tuh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phytotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phytotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FY-toh-tron.
What does phytotron mean?
- A laboratory in the form of a greenhouse or similar building in which plants can be grown and studied under individually controlled conditions.
Where does phytotron come from?
From phyto- + -tron.
Questions about saying phytotron
How do you pronounce phytotron?
Say FY-tuh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪtəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪtəʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phytotron?
Phytotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · tuh · tron.
Is phytotron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfaɪtəʊˌtrɒn/ (FY-toh-tron).