How to pronounce stomata
Say it like STOH-muh-tuh. Stomata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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US American/ˈstoʊmətə/STOH-muh-tuh
UK British/ˈstəʊmətə/STOH-muh-tuh
- STOH
- muh
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stomata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. 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.
American vs British pronunciation of stomata
- 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: STOH-muh-tuh.
What does stomata mean?
noun
- plural of stoma How to pronounce stoma
Questions about saying stomata
How do you pronounce stomata?
Say STOH-muh-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊmətə/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stomata?
Stomata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · muh · tuh.
Is stomata 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 /ˈstəʊmətə/ (STOH-muh-tuh).