How to pronounce bryozoon
Say it like bry-uh-ZOH-on. Bryozoon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- bry
- uh
- ZOH
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bryozoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bryozoon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bry-uh-ZOH-on.
What does bryozoon mean?
- A polyzoon; a tiny animal that forms compound colonies.
Where does bryozoon come from?
From bryo- + zoon.
Words that rhyme with bryozoon
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Questions about saying bryozoon
How do you pronounce bryozoon?
Say bry-uh-ZOH-on. The American pronunciation is /ˌbraɪəˈzoʊˌɑn/. In British English it is /ˌbraɪəˈzəʊˌɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bryozoon?
Bryozoon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: bry · uh · ZOH · on.
Is bryozoon 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 /ˌbraɪəˈzəʊˌɒn/ (bry-uh-ZOH-on).