How to pronounce sporophyte
Say it like SPOR-fyte. Sporophyte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR).
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- SPOR
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sporophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sporophyte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAW-fyte.
What does sporophyte mean?
- A plant (or the diploid phase in its life cycle) which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes.
Where does sporophyte come from?
From sporo- (“spore”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying sporophyte
How do you pronounce sporophyte?
Say SPOR-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sporophyte?
Sporophyte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR). Broken into parts: SPOR · fyte.
Is sporophyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɔːˌfaɪt/ (SPAW-fyte).