How to pronounce symbiotic
Say it like sim-by-OT-ik. Symbiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT).
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- sim
- by
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symbiotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay 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 symbiotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-by-OT-ik.
What does symbiotic mean?
- Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.“A lichen is a fungus with symbiotic algae among its cells.”
- Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals, organisms, or groups.
- A symbiotic star.
Words that rhyme with symbiotic
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Questions about saying symbiotic
How do you pronounce symbiotic?
Say sim-by-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmbaɪˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmbaɪˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symbiotic?
Symbiotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT). Broken into parts: sim · by · OT · ik.
Is symbiotic 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 /ˌsɪmbaɪˈɒtɪk/ (sim-by-OT-ik).