How to pronounce somatotonic
Say it like soh-muh-tuh-TON-ik. Somatotonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TON).
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- soh
- muh
- tuh
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somatotonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of somatotonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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: soh-muh-tuh-TON-ik.
What does somatotonic mean?
- Having or relating to a personality type characterized as aggressive and extroverted.
- A person having this personality type.
Where does somatotonic come from?
Coined by William Herbert Sheldon.
Words that rhyme with somatotonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of somatotonic.
Questions about saying somatotonic
How do you pronounce somatotonic?
Say soh-muh-tuh-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊmətəˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊmətəˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somatotonic?
Somatotonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TON). Broken into parts: soh · muh · tuh · TON · ik.
Is somatotonic 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 /ˌsəʊmətəˈtɒnɪk/ (soh-muh-tuh-TON-ik).