How to pronounce enzootic
Say it like en-zoh-OT-ik. Enzootic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT).
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- en
- zoh
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enzootic 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.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enzootic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-zoh-OT-ik.
What does enzootic mean?
- A disease that is consistently prevalent in a population of non-human animals in a limited region, season, or climate.
- Like or having to do with an enzootic.
- Prevalent in a given population or area.“Rabies is enzootic throughout North America.”
Where does enzootic come from?
From en- + zootic.
Words that rhyme with enzootic
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Questions about saying enzootic
How do you pronounce enzootic?
Say en-zoh-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɛnzoʊˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ɛnzoʊˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enzootic?
Enzootic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT). Broken into parts: en · zoh · OT · ik.
Is enzootic 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 /ɛnzoʊˈɒtɪk/ (en-zoh-OT-ik).