How to pronounce planctomycete
Say it like plangk-tuh-MY-seet. Planctomycete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- plangk
- tuh
- MY
- seet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planctomycete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of planctomycete
American and British speakers say planctomycete in essentially the same way: /ˌplæŋktəˈmaɪsit/ in the US and /ˌplæŋktəˈmaɪsit/ in the UK.
British respelling: plangk-tuh-MY-seet.
What does planctomycete mean?
- Any of many aquatic bacteria of the phylum Planctomycetes.
Questions about saying planctomycete
How do you pronounce planctomycete?
Say plangk-tuh-MY-seet. The American pronunciation is /ˌplæŋktəˈmaɪsit/. In British English it is /ˌplæŋktəˈmaɪsit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planctomycete?
Planctomycete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: plangk · tuh · MY · seet.
Do Americans and Brits say planctomycete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplæŋktəˈmaɪsit/ and the British form is /ˌplæŋktəˈmaɪsit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.