How to pronounce spirochetostatic
Say it like spy-roh-kee-tuh-STAT-ik. Spirochetostatic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (STAT).
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- spy
- roh
- kee
- tuh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirochetostatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spirochetostatic
- 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: spy-roh-kee-tuh-STAT-ik.
What does spirochetostatic mean?
- Inhibiting (curbing) spirochetal populations although not destroying them.
Where does spirochetostatic come from?
From spirochete + -static (with -o-).
Words that rhyme with spirochetostatic
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Questions about saying spirochetostatic
How do you pronounce spirochetostatic?
Say spy-roh-kee-tuh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌspaɪroʊˌkitəˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌspaɪrəʊˌkiːtəˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirochetostatic?
Spirochetostatic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (STAT). Broken into parts: spy · roh · kee · tuh · STAT · ik.
Is spirochetostatic 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 /ˌspaɪrəʊˌkiːtəˈstætɪk/ (spy-roh-kee-tuh-STAT-ik).