How to pronounce anemochore
Say it like uh-NEM-uh-kor. Anemochore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEM).
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- uh
- NEM
- uh
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anemochore 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.
- NEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anemochore
- 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: uh-NEE-moh-kaw.
What does anemochore mean?
- An organism that spreads by wind, as a plant with wind-borne seeds.
Where does anemochore come from?
From anemo- + -chore.
Questions about saying anemochore
How do you pronounce anemochore?
Say uh-NEM-uh-kor. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛməˌkoʊr/. In British English it is /əˈniːməʊˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anemochore?
Anemochore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEM). Broken into parts: uh · NEM · uh · kor.
Is anemochore 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 /əˈniːməʊˌkɔː/ (uh-NEE-moh-kaw).