How to Pronounce Phyllotaxis

To pronounce "phyllotaxis", say PHYLLOT-ax-is — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪləˈtæksɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/fɪləˈtæksɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phyllotaxis”

"phyllotaxis" has 3 syllables: phyllot-ax-is.

What does phyllotaxis mean?

noun

  1. The arrangement of leaves on a stem, or the mathematical principles governing such arrangement.

Related words

phyllotaxyphyllomorphosisphyllomephyllodyphyllonfoliationphyllomorphphyllophyte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phyllotaxis"?▾

"Phyllotaxis" has 3 syllables: phyllot · ax · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "phyllotaxis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phyllotaxis" is /fɪləˈtæksɪs/.

What does "phyllotaxis" mean?▾

Phyllotaxis: The arrangement of leaves on a stem, or the mathematical principles governing such arrangement.

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