How to Pronounce Holotype

To pronounce "holotype", say HOL-otyp-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

HOL-otyp-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “holotype”

"holotype" has 3 syllables: hol-otyp-e. It rhymes with collotype, if that helps it stick.

What does holotype mean?

noun

  1. The single physical example (or illustration) of an organism used to formally describe the species (or lower-order taxon), subsequently to be kept as a reference.

Words that rhyme with holotype

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collotype

Related words

natusnmlectotypetopotypeparatypesyntypeisotypehomeotype

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holotype"?▾

"Holotype" has 3 syllables: hol · otyp · e.

What does "holotype" mean?▾

Holotype: The single physical example (or illustration) of an organism used to formally describe the species (or lower-order taxon), subsequently to be kept as a reference.

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