How to pronounce drosophila
Say it like droh-SOF-uh-luh. Drosophila has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF).
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- droh
- SOF
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drosophila pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SOFSay 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drosophila
- 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: droh-SOF-uh-luh.
What does drosophila mean?
- Any fruit fly of the genus Drosophila
Where does drosophila come from?
From taxonomic name Drosophila.
Questions about saying drosophila
How do you pronounce drosophila?
Say droh-SOF-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /droʊˈsɑfələ/. In British English it is /drəʊˈsɒfələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drosophila?
Drosophila has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF). Broken into parts: droh · SOF · uh · luh.
Is drosophila 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 /drəʊˈsɒfələ/ (droh-SOF-uh-luh).