How to pronounce detritivorous
Say it like det-ruh-TIV-uh-rus. Detritivorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- det
- ruh
- TIV
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detritivorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- detGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detritivorous
American and British speakers say detritivorous in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛtrəˈtɪvərəs/ in the US and /ˌdɛtrəˈtɪvərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: det-ruh-TIV-uh-rus.
What does detritivorous mean?
- That feeds on detritus.
Where does detritivorous come from?
From detritus + -vorous.
Words that rhyme with detritivorous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detritivorous.
Questions about saying detritivorous
How do you pronounce detritivorous?
Say det-ruh-TIV-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛtrəˈtɪvərəs/. In British English it is /ˌdɛtrəˈtɪvərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detritivorous?
Detritivorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: det · ruh · TIV · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say detritivorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛtrəˈtɪvərəs/ and the British form is /ˌdɛtrəˈtɪvərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.