How to pronounce probiotic
Say it like proh-by-OT-ik. Probiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT).
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- proh
- by
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay 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 probiotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-by-OT-ik.
What does probiotic mean?
- A food or dietary supplement, such as a yogurt, containing live bacteria for therapeutic reasons.
- Of, or relating to probiosis; ecologic facilitation.
- Describing any dietary supplement that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes.
Where does probiotic come from?
From pro- + biotic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with probiotic
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Questions about saying probiotic
How do you pronounce probiotic?
Say proh-by-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊbaɪˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probiotic?
Probiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT). Broken into parts: proh · by · OT · ik.
Is probiotic 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 /ˌprəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk/ (proh-by-OT-ik).