How to Pronounce Phototaxis

To pronounce "phototaxis", say PHOT-ot-ax-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

PHOT-ot-ax-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “phototaxis”

"phototaxis" has 4 syllables: phot-ot-ax-is. It rhymes with praxis and axis, if that helps it stick.

What does phototaxis mean?

noun

  1. The movement of an organism either towards or away from a source of light

Synonyms

phototaxy

Words that rhyme with phototaxis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

praxisaxisanaphylaxisgeotaxistaxusmataksas

Related words

phototropismphototaxyphotomovementtelotaxisphototrophismheliotaxisphototropybiotaxis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phototaxis"?▾

"Phototaxis" has 4 syllables: phot · ot · ax · is.

What does "phototaxis" mean?▾

Phototaxis: The movement of an organism either towards or away from a source of light

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