How to pronounce frugivore
Say it like FROO-jih-vor. Frugivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
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- FROO
- jih
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frugivore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of frugivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FROO-jih-vaw.
What does frugivore mean?
- An animal whose diet is mostly fruit.
Where does frugivore come from?
From French frugivore, from Latin frūgi- + French -vore.
Questions about saying frugivore
How do you pronounce frugivore?
Say FROO-jih-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrudʒɪˌvɔr/. In British English it is /ˈfruːdʒɪˌvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frugivore?
Frugivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · jih · vor.
Is frugivore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfruːdʒɪˌvɔː/ (FROO-jih-vaw).