How to pronounce prebiotic
Say it like pree-by-AW-tik. Prebiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AW).
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- pree
- by
- AW
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prebiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prebiotic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-by-OT-ik.
What does prebiotic mean?
- Before the advent of life.
- Of a food, not digestible, but beneficial.
- A substance in food that is hard to digest and promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms.
Where does prebiotic come from?
From pre- + biotic.
Words that rhyme with prebiotic
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Questions about saying prebiotic
How do you pronounce prebiotic?
Say pree-by-AW-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˌbaɪˈɔtɪk/. In British English it is /priːbaɪˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prebiotic?
Prebiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AW). Broken into parts: pree · by · AW · tik.
Is prebiotic 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 /priːbaɪˈɒtɪk/ (pree-by-OT-ik).