How to pronounce fungivorous
Say it like fun-JIV-ur-us. Fungivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIV).
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- fun
- JIV
- ur
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fungivorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- JIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fungivorous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fun-JIV-ur-us.
What does fungivorous mean?
- Feeding on fungi.
Where does fungivorous come from?
From fungi + -vorous.
Questions about saying fungivorous
How do you pronounce fungivorous?
Say fun-JIV-ur-us. The American pronunciation is /fʌnˈdʒɪvɝəs/. In British English it is /fʌnˈdʒɪvɜːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fungivorous?
Fungivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIV). Broken into parts: fun · JIV · ur · us.
Is fungivorous 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 /fʌnˈdʒɪvɜːəs/ (fun-JIV-ur-us).