How to pronounce arthropods
Say it like AR-thruh-podz. Arthropods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- thruh
- podz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthropods 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.
- podzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arthropods
- 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-podz.
What does arthropods mean?
- plural of arthropod How to pronounce arthropod
Questions about saying arthropods
How do you pronounce arthropods?
Say AR-thruh-podz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrθrəˌpɑdz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːθrəˌpɒdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthropods?
Arthropods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · thruh · podz.
Is arthropods 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 /ˈɑːθrəˌpɒdz/ (AH-thruh-podz).