How to pronounce cryopod
Say it like KRY-oh-pod. Cryopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- oh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryopod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- podGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cryopod
- 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: KRY-oh-pod.
What does cryopod mean?
- A sealed pod or chamber used to preserve a living organism, usually a human, in a state of suspended animation or cryosleep at extremely low temperatures.
Where does cryopod come from?
From cryo + pod.
Questions about saying cryopod
How do you pronounce cryopod?
Say KRY-oh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪoʊˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪəʊˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryopod?
Cryopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · oh · pod.
Is cryopod 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 /ˈkraɪəʊˌpɒd/ (KRY-oh-pod).