How to pronounce aboospore
Say it like ab-oh-uh-SPOR. Aboospore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPOR).
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- ab
- oh
- uh
- SPOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboospore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aboospore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ab-oh-uh-SPAW.
What does aboospore mean?
- An oomycete spore that functions like an oospore but has been produced asexually.
Where does aboospore come from?
From ab- (“away”) + oospore (“zygote”).
Words that rhyme with aboospore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aboospore.
Questions about saying aboospore
How do you pronounce aboospore?
Say ab-oh-uh-SPOR. The American pronunciation is /æboʊəˈspɔr/. In British English it is /æbəʊəˈspɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboospore?
Aboospore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPOR). Broken into parts: ab · oh · uh · SPOR.
Is aboospore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbəʊəˈspɔː/ (ab-oh-uh-SPAW).