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The origin of the eukaryotic cell was a milestone in the evolution of life.

Eukaryotic initiation factors are proteins used in eukaryotic translation.

Humans are a eukaryotic species.

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Common mistakes of eukaryotic pronunciation

  1. Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "eu-KA-ryotic." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌjuː.kəˈraɪ.ɒ.tɪk/ (UK) or /ˌjuː.kɛrˈjaˊ.tɪk/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ra" in "eukaryotic."
  2. Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "eu" as "you," leading to "YOU-karyotic." Instead, it should sound like /ˈjuː/ in UK and /ˈjuː/ in US. Tip: Practice saying "eukaryotic" slowly to get the vowel sound right.
  3. Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the "k" sound, pronouncing it as "euaryotic." This alters the pronunciation to /ˈjuː.ə.ˈrɪ.ɒ.tɪk/ (UK) or /ˈjuː.ə.ˈrɪ.ɑˊ.tɪk/ (US). Tip: Ensure you articulate all syllables clearly when saying "eukaryotic."
  4. Ending sound confusion: Some people pronounce the ending as "tic" instead of "tɪk," leading to "eukaryot-ic." The correct form is /ˈtɪk/ in both UK and US. Tip: Pay attention to the "t" sound at the end of "eukaryotic."
  5. Incorrect syllable count: Learners may mistakenly say "eukaryotic" with only four syllables, missing the correct five. It should be pronounced as /ˌjuː.kəˈraɪ.ɒ.tɪk/ (UK) or /ˌjuː.kɛrˈjaˊ.tɪk/ (US). Tip: Break down the word into syllables to practice saying all five.

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How do you pronounce "eukaryotic"?

The pronunciation of "eukaryotic" is /ˌjuː.kə.rɪˈɒt.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌjuː.kə.riˈɑː.tɪk/ in American English. The primary stress is on the fourth syllable, "otic," while the second syllable has secondary stress.

What are the syllables in "eukaryotic"?

The word "eukaryotic" has five syllables: eu-ka-ry-o-tic. It can be broken down phonetically as /juː/ - /kə/ - /rɪ/ - /ɒt/ - /ɪk/ in British English and /juː/ - /kə/ - /ri/ - /ɑːt/ - /ɪk/ in American English.

Is there a schwa sound in "eukaryotic"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in "eukaryotic." The second syllable "ka" is pronounced with a schwa /kə/, making it sound softer and less stressed compared to the other syllables.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "eukaryotic"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often putting it on the second syllable instead of the fourth. Additionally, some learners may confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "eukar-yotic" instead of the correct "eukaryotic."