How to pronounce topotaxy
Say it like TOP-uh-tak-see. Topotaxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- uh
- tak
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topotaxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of topotaxy
- 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: TOP-uh-tak-see.
What does topotaxy mean?
- A reaction in which the parent material determines the orientation of the product.
Where does topotaxy come from?
topo- + -taxy
Questions about saying topotaxy
How do you pronounce topotaxy?
Say TOP-uh-tak-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpətæksi/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpətæksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topotaxy?
Topotaxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · uh · tak · see.
Is topotaxy 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 /ˈtɒpətæksi/ (TOP-uh-tak-see).