How to pronounce schizophyte
Say it like SKIT-soh-fyte. Schizophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT).
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- SKIT
- soh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schizophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of schizophyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKIT-soh-fyte.
What does schizophyte mean?
- Any of a class of primitive organisms that reproduce solely by fission.
Where does schizophyte come from?
From schizo- (“split, cleft”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying schizophyte
How do you pronounce schizophyte?
Say SKIT-soh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪtsoʊˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈskɪtsəʊˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schizophyte?
Schizophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT). Broken into parts: SKIT · soh · fyte.
Is schizophyte 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 /ˈskɪtsəʊˌfaɪt/ (SKIT-soh-fyte).