How to pronounce brachiopods
Say it like BRAY-kee-uh-podz. Brachiopods has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- kee
- uh
- podz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachiopods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 brachiopods
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BRAY-kee-uh-podz.
What does brachiopods mean?
- plural of brachiopod How to pronounce brachiopod
Questions about saying brachiopods
How do you pronounce brachiopods?
Say BRAY-kee-uh-podz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkiəˌpɑdz/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkiəˌpɒdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachiopods?
Brachiopods has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · kee · uh · podz.
Is brachiopods pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbreɪkiəˌpɒdz/ (BRAY-kee-uh-podz).