How to pronounce entomophagy
Say it like en-tuh-MOF-uh-jee. Entomophagy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOF).
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- en
- tuh
- MOF
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entomophagy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOFSay 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entomophagy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-tuh-MOF-uh-jee.
What does entomophagy mean?
- The eating of insects.
Where does entomophagy come from?
From entomo- + -phagy.
Questions about saying entomophagy
How do you pronounce entomophagy?
Say en-tuh-MOF-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɛntəˈmɑfədʒi/. In British English it is /ɛntəˈmɒfədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entomophagy?
Entomophagy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOF). Broken into parts: en · tuh · MOF · uh · jee.
Is entomophagy 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 /ɛntəˈmɒfədʒi/ (en-tuh-MOF-uh-jee).