How to pronounce symbiont
Say it like sim-BY-ont. Symbiont has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- sim
- BY
- ont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symbiont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ontKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of symbiont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sim-BY-ont.
What does symbiont mean?
- An organism that lives in a symbiotic relationship.
Where does symbiont come from?
From sym- + -biont.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying symbiont
How do you pronounce symbiont?
Say sim-BY-ont. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈbaɪɑnt/. In British English it is /sɪmˈbaɪɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symbiont?
Symbiont has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: sim · BY · ont.
Is symbiont 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 /sɪmˈbaɪɒnt/ (sim-BY-ont).