How to pronounce haematophagous
Say it like hih-mat-uh-FAY-gus. Haematophagous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAY).
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- hih
- mat
- uh
- FAY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haematophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of haematophagous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hih-mat-uh-FAY-gus.
What does haematophagous mean?
- Feeding on blood.“The leech is a hematophagous creature.”
Where does haematophagous come from?
From hemato- + -phagous.
Words that rhyme with haematophagous
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Questions about saying haematophagous
How do you pronounce haematophagous?
Say hih-mat-uh-FAY-gus. The American pronunciation is /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/. In British English it is /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haematophagous?
Haematophagous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAY). Broken into parts: hih · mat · uh · FAY · gus.
Is haematophagous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/ (hih-mat-uh-FAY-gus).