How to pronounce batrachophagous
Say it like bat-ruh-KOF-uh-gus. Batrachophagous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOF).
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- bat
- ruh
- KOF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batrachophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- batGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of batrachophagous
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: buh-TRAK-uh-fay-gus.
What does batrachophagous mean?
- Feeding on frogs.
Words that rhyme with batrachophagous
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Questions about saying batrachophagous
How do you pronounce batrachophagous?
Say bat-ruh-KOF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˌbætrəˈkɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /bəˈtrækəˌfeɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batrachophagous?
Batrachophagous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOF). Broken into parts: bat · ruh · KOF · uh · gus.
Is batrachophagous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /bəˈtrækəˌfeɪɡəs/ (buh-TRAK-uh-fay-gus).