How to pronounce hemovore
Say it like HEE-muh-vor. Hemovore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- muh
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemovore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hemovore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEE-muh-vaw.
What does hemovore mean?
- An organism that ingests blood as the main part of its diet; examples of hemovores include leeches, fleas, ticks, mosquitos, vampire bats, and the vampire ground finch.
Where does hemovore come from?
From hemo- + -vore.
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Questions about saying hemovore
How do you pronounce hemovore?
Say HEE-muh-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiməvɔr/. In British English it is /ˈhiːməvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemovore?
Hemovore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · muh · vor.
Is hemovore 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 /ˈhiːməvɔː/ (HEE-muh-vaw).