How to Pronounce Photosynthesis

To pronounce "photosynthesis", say PHOT-osynth-es-is — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “photosynthesis”

"photosynthesis" has 4 syllables: phot-osynth-es-is. It rhymes with synthesis, if that helps it stick.

What does photosynthesis mean?

noun

  1. Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy,

Words that rhyme with photosynthesis

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synthesis

Related words

oxygenicphototrophyphotogenesisphotophosphorylationphotoautotrophphotoheterotrophyphotoreceptionphotophysiology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "photosynthesis"?▾

"Photosynthesis" has 4 syllables: phot · osynth · es · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "photosynthesis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "photosynthesis" is /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/.

What does "photosynthesis" mean?▾

Photosynthesis: Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy,

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