"skolyte" pronunciation

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hello,how to pronounce "skolyte" in english. It's a type of an insect.It would be better to record a voice.Thank you

Philip · Accepted Answer

I've never heard of it, but I'd be willing to bet it's sko (rhyme with 'snow') + lite (rhyme with bite); slight stress on the first syllable.

CalifJim · Answer

youssefdir"skolyte"

I don't think we use this word in English. It's "skolytus". I have not been able to find a site that gives the pronunciation, but it should rhyme with "colitis", which you can hear at that entry in the Merriam-Webster dictionary online.

IPA /sk?'la?t?s/

Scolytus rugulosus is one of the species of the genus Scolytus. It's is called the "Shothole Borer".

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolytus

CJ

Philip · Answer

Hello, youssefdir!  The child in your avatar could well win the next choice for Gerber Baby.  (I'll explain if that doesn't make sense to you.)

Youssefdir · Answer

please explain

Philip · Answer

In the early 1900's a company named Gerber started a line of baby food. They had a contest to find a face to represent the company. They have had more contests since then, but here is a link to the first one, complete with the adult who was the baby.
https://www.gerber.com/our-story/meet-the-gerber-baby

Youssefdir · Answer

Thank you,
I tried opening the link but it keeps telling me: "Non-U.S. Resident Special Notice" and that I have to enter into which address and state I am.
Isn't there a way to contribute?

Blue Jay · Answer

Here's the text. The pictures don't appear for some reason.

Meet the famous Gerber Baby

HIGHLIGHTS

That adorable Gerber Baby face is recognized all over the world, but the name behind the face is not widely known.

In 1928, Gerber held a contest to find a face to represent a baby food advertising campaign. Artist Dorothy Hope Smith entered her simple charcoal sketch of a tousle-haired, bright-eyed cherub of a baby with endearing pursed lips. In her entry, Smith noted that she would finish the sketch if she won. Her drawing competed with elaborate oil paintings, but the judges fell in love with the baby face Smith drew, and when they chose it as the winner, they insisted that the simple illustration remain a sketch. The image of this happy, healthy baby was soon to become the face that launched a brand, a face recognized and loved across the globe.

Indeed, the illustration became so popular that Gerber adopted it as its official trademark in 1931. Since then, the Gerber Baby has appeared on all Gerber packaging and in every Gerber advertisement. The identity of the baby, however, was kept secret for 40 years, until 1978.

Who is the Gerber Baby?

In a poll taken across the United States, people speculated as to the identity of the Gerber Baby. Guesses ranged from movie stars Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor to Senator Bob Dole. Over the years there have been rumors of the actress Jane Seymour being the Gerber Baby. But mystery novelist and retired English teacher Ann Turner Cook knew the correct answer: She is the Gerber Baby.

Dorothy Hope Smith, a neighbor of the Turner family, drew the portrait and after more than 85 years, Mrs. Cook’s sparkling eyes and adorable, curious baby face still personify the Gerber brand, representing Gerber’s commitment to happy, healthy babies all over the world.

Philip · Answer

youssefdirThank you,I tried opening the link but it keeps telling me: "Non-U.S. Resident Special Notice" and that I have to enter into which address and state I am.Isn't there a way to contribute?

Try to Google: Gerber Baby - then go to Images.

Youssefdir · Answer

I can tell the baby's father, but he's outside US.

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