How to pronounce arthropod
Say it like AR-thruh-pahd. Arthropod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- thruh
- pahd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthropod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arthropod
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AH-thruh-pod.
What does arthropod mean?
- An invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple jointed appendages.
Questions about saying arthropod
How do you pronounce arthropod?
Say AR-thruh-pahd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrθrəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈɑːθrəˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthropod?
Arthropod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · thruh · pahd.
Is arthropod 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 /ˈɑːθrəˌpɒd/ (AH-thruh-pod).