How to pronounce trichophyte
Say it like TRIK-uh-fyte. Trichophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK).
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- TRIK
- uh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trichophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIKSay 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.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trichophyte
American and British speakers say trichophyte in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪkəfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈtrɪkəfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIK-uh-fyte.
What does trichophyte mean?
- Any organism of the fungus genus Trichophyton.
- A terrestrial plant that can tolerate some degree of flooding and submergence in water.
Where does trichophyte come from?
From tricho- (“hair”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying trichophyte
How do you pronounce trichophyte?
Say TRIK-uh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪkəfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkəfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trichophyte?
Trichophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK). Broken into parts: TRIK · uh · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say trichophyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪkəfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪkəfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.