To pronounce "dichotomous", say DICH-ot-om-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /daɪˈkɒt.ə.məs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/daɪˈkɒt.ə.məs/
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"dichotomous" has 4 syllables: dich-ot-om-ous. It rhymes with trichotomous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Dichotomous" has 4 syllables: dich · ot · om · ous.
The IPA transcription of "dichotomous" is /daɪˈkɒt.ə.məs/.
Dichotomous: Dividing or branching into two pieces.
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