How to Pronounce Coleoptile

To pronounce "coleoptile", say COL-eopt-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kɒliːˈɒptɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coleoptile”

"coleoptile" has 4 syllables: col-eopt-il-e.

What does coleoptile mean?

noun

  1. A pointed sheath that protects the emerging shoot in monocotyledons such as oats and grasses.

Related words

decapitatedocreacoleorhizasheathleafsheathochreacotyledoncoleorrhiza

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coleoptile"?▾

"Coleoptile" has 4 syllables: col · eopt · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "coleoptile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coleoptile" is /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/.

What does "coleoptile" mean?▾

Coleoptile: A pointed sheath that protects the emerging shoot in monocotyledons such as oats and grasses.

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