How to pronounce planktonic
Say it like plangk-TON-ik. Planktonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON).
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- plangk
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planktonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plangkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of planktonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: plangk-TON-ik.
What does planktonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to plankton.
- Floating in the open sea rather than living on the seafloor.
Where does planktonic come from?
From plankton + -ic, after German planktonisch.
Words that rhyme with planktonic
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Questions about saying planktonic
How do you pronounce planktonic?
Say plangk-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /plæŋkˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /plæŋkˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planktonic?
Planktonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON). Broken into parts: plangk · TON · ik.
Is planktonic 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 /plæŋkˈtɒnɪk/ (plangk-TON-ik).