How to pronounce saprophyte
Say it like SAP-roh-fyte. Saprophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsæproʊfaɪt/SAP-roh-fyte
UK British/ˈsæprəʊfaɪt/SAP-roh-fyte
- SAP
- roh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saprophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of saprophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAP-roh-fyte.
What does saprophyte mean?
noun
- Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria.
Where does saprophyte come from?
From sapro- (“putrid matter”) + -phyte (“plant, growth”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- saprobe
Questions about saying saprophyte
How do you pronounce saprophyte?
Say SAP-roh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæproʊfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsæprəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saprophyte?
Saprophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · roh · fyte.
Is saprophyte 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 /ˈsæprəʊfaɪt/ (SAP-roh-fyte).