How to pronounce rhytidome
Say it like RIT-uh-dohm. Rhytidome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT).
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US American/ˈrɪtədoʊm/RIT-uh-dohm
UK British/ˈrɪtədəʊm/RIT-uh-dohm
- RIT
- uh
- dohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhytidome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhytidome
- 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: RIT-uh-dohm.
What does rhytidome mean?
noun
- The dead layers of plant bark (undergoing or having undergone secondary growth) external to that of the last formed periderm http://i.word.com/idictionary/rhytidome.
Questions about saying rhytidome
How do you pronounce rhytidome?
Say RIT-uh-dohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtədoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtədəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhytidome?
Rhytidome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT). Broken into parts: RIT · uh · dohm.
Is rhytidome 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 /ˈrɪtədəʊm/ (RIT-uh-dohm).