How to pronounce trophallactic
Say it like troh-fuh-LAK-tik. Trophallactic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK).
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- troh
- fuh
- LAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trophallactic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trophallactic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: troh-fuh-LAK-tik.
What does trophallactic mean?
- Relating to trophallaxis.
Words that rhyme with trophallactic
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Questions about saying trophallactic
How do you pronounce trophallactic?
Say troh-fuh-LAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtroʊfəˈlæktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtrəʊfəˈlæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trophallactic?
Trophallactic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK). Broken into parts: troh · fuh · LAK · tik.
Is trophallactic 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 /ˌtrəʊfəˈlæktɪk/ (troh-fuh-LAK-tik).