How to pronounce abyssopelagic
Say it like uh-bis-oh-puh-LAJ-ik. Abyssopelagic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAJ).
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- uh
- bis
- oh
- puh
- LAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abyssopelagic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abyssopelagic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-bis-oh-puh-LAJ-ik.
What does abyssopelagic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the depths of the ocean; of the open waters of the abyssal zone.
Where does abyssopelagic come from?
From abyss (“abyss”) + pelagic (“open ocean”).
Words that rhyme with abyssopelagic
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Questions about saying abyssopelagic
How do you pronounce abyssopelagic?
Say uh-bis-oh-puh-LAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɪsoʊpəˈlædʒɪk/. In British English it is /əˌbɪsəʊpəˈlædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abyssopelagic?
Abyssopelagic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAJ). Broken into parts: uh · bis · oh · puh · LAJ · ik.
Is abyssopelagic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌbɪsəʊpəˈlædʒɪk/ (uh-bis-oh-puh-LAJ-ik).