How to pronounce scotopic
Say it like skuh-TOH-pik. Scotopic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- skuh
- TOH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scotopic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scotopic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skoh-TOP-ik.
What does scotopic mean?
- Relating to or denoting vision in dim light, believed to involve chiefly the rods of the retina.“scotopic vision”
Where does scotopic come from?
From scotopia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with scotopic
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Questions about saying scotopic
How do you pronounce scotopic?
Say skuh-TOH-pik. The American pronunciation is /skəˈtoʊpɪk/. In British English it is /skəʊˈtɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scotopic?
Scotopic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: skuh · TOH · pik.
Is scotopic 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 /skəʊˈtɒpɪk/ (skoh-TOP-ik).