How to pronounce rhizotron
Say it like RY-zuh-tron. Rhizotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- zuh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhizotron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rhizotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RY-zuh-tron.
What does rhizotron mean?
- A transparent underground structure, used to observe plant roots.
Where does rhizotron come from?
From rhizo- + -tron.
Questions about saying rhizotron
How do you pronounce rhizotron?
Say RY-zuh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪzəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈraɪzəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhizotron?
Rhizotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · zuh · tron.
Is rhizotron 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 /ˈraɪzəˌtrɒn/ (RY-zuh-tron).