How to pronounce teosinte
Say it like tee-oh-SIN-tay. Teosinte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- tee
- oh
- SIN
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teosinte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of teosinte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tee-oh-SEEN-tay.
What does teosinte mean?
- Zea diploperennis
- Zea perennis
- Zea luxurians
Where does teosinte come from?
From French téosinte, from Spanish teocinte, from Classical Nahuatl teocintli, apparently from teōtl (“god”) + cintli (“dried maize”).
Questions about saying teosinte
How do you pronounce teosinte?
Say tee-oh-SIN-tay. The American pronunciation is /tioʊˈsɪnteɪ/. In British English it is /tiːəʊˈsinteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teosinte?
Teosinte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: tee · oh · SIN · tay.
Is teosinte 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 /tiːəʊˈsinteɪ/ (tee-oh-SEEN-tay).