How to pronounce coprophagous
Say it like kuh-PROF-uh-gus. Coprophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF).
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- kuh
- PROF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coprophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROFSay 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 coprophagous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-PROF-uh-gus.
What does coprophagous mean?
- Feeding on excrement.
Where does coprophagous come from?
From copro- + -phagous.
Words that rhyme with coprophagous
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Questions about saying coprophagous
How do you pronounce coprophagous?
Say kuh-PROF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈprɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /kəˈprɒfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coprophagous?
Coprophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF). Broken into parts: kuh · PROF · uh · gus.
Is coprophagous 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 /kəˈprɒfəɡəs/ (kuh-PROF-uh-gus).