How to pronounce prokaryote
Say it like proh-KAR-ee-oht. Prokaryote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- proh
- KAR
- ee
- oht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prokaryote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prokaryote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KAR-ee-oht.
What does prokaryote mean?
- An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.
- In the two-empire system of biological taxonomy, an organism of the kingdom Prokaryotae (now superseded).
Where does prokaryote come from?
From pro- + karyon + -ote.
Questions about saying prokaryote
How do you pronounce prokaryote?
Say proh-KAR-ee-oht. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkærioʊt/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkæriəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prokaryote?
Prokaryote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: proh · KAR · ee · oht.
Is prokaryote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈkæriəʊt/ (proh-KAR-ee-oht).