How to pronounce gonidium
Say it like goh-NID-ee-um. Gonidium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NID).
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- goh
- NID
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonidium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gonidium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-NID-ee-um.
What does gonidium mean?
- A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.
- A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa.
Where does gonidium come from?
From gono- + -idium.
Words that rhyme with gonidium
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Questions about saying gonidium
How do you pronounce gonidium?
Say goh-NID-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊˈnɪdiəm/. In British English it is /ɡəʊˈnɪdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonidium?
Gonidium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NID). Broken into parts: goh · NID · ee · um.
Is gonidium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəʊˈnɪdiəm/ (goh-NID-ee-um).