How to Pronounce “phenotypic”
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- British (UK)
- /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/
What “phenotypic” means
adjective — Of, or relating to a phenotype.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “phenotypic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "phenotypic" mean?
phenotypic (adjective): Of, or relating to a phenotype.
Which syllable is stressed in "phenotypic"?
“phenotypic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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