How to pronounce thelytoky
Say it like thuh-LIT-uh-kee. Thelytoky has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- thuh
- LIT
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thelytoky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thelytoky
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: thuh-LIT-uh-kee.
What does thelytoky mean?
- A form of parthenogenesis in which females are produced from unfertilized eggs.
Questions about saying thelytoky
How do you pronounce thelytoky?
Say thuh-LIT-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /θəˈlɪtəki/. In British English it is /θəˈlɪtəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thelytoky?
Thelytoky has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: thuh · LIT · uh · kee.
Is thelytoky pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /θəˈlɪtəki/ (thuh-LIT-uh-kee).