How to pronounce pseudostratified
Say it like SOO-doh-strat-uh-fyde. Pseudostratified has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- doh
- strat
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudostratified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudostratified
- 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: SOO-doh-strat-uh-fyde.
What does pseudostratified mean?
- Having the outward appearance of being arranged in layers
Where does pseudostratified come from?
From pseudo- + stratified.
Questions about saying pseudostratified
How do you pronounce pseudostratified?
Say SOO-doh-strat-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊˌstrætəfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsuːdəʊˌstrætəfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudostratified?
Pseudostratified has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doh · strat · uh · fyde.
Is pseudostratified 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 /ˈsuːdəʊˌstrætəfaɪd/ (SOO-doh-strat-uh-fyde).