How to pronounce hematophagy
Say it like hee-muh-TAH-fuh-jee. Hematophagy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- hee
- muh
- TAH
- fuh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematophagy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hematophagy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hee-muh-TOF-uh-jih.
What does hematophagy mean?
- The practice, of some animals, of feeding on blood.
Where does hematophagy come from?
From hemato- + -phagy.
Questions about saying hematophagy
How do you pronounce hematophagy?
Say hee-muh-TAH-fuh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈtɑfədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈtɒfədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematophagy?
Hematophagy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: hee · muh · TAH · fuh · jee.
Is hematophagy 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 /ˌhiːməˈtɒfədʒɪ/ (hee-muh-TOF-uh-jih).