How to pronounce heterosporous
Say it like het-uh-ROS-puh-rus. Heterosporous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS).
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- het
- uh
- ROS
- puh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterosporous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heterosporous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: het-uh-ROS-puh-rus.
What does heterosporous mean?
- Producing both male and female gametophytes.
Where does heterosporous come from?
From hetero- + sporous.
Words that rhyme with heterosporous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heterosporous.
Questions about saying heterosporous
How do you pronounce heterosporous?
Say het-uh-ROS-puh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛtəˈrɑspərəs/. In British English it is /ˌhɛtəˈrɒspərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterosporous?
Heterosporous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS). Broken into parts: het · uh · ROS · puh · rus.
Is heterosporous 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 /ˌhɛtəˈrɒspərəs/ (het-uh-ROS-puh-rus).