How to pronounce hylozoic
Say it like hy-loh-ZOH-ik. Hylozoic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- hy
- loh
- ZOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hylozoic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hylozoic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-loh-ZOH-ik.
What does hylozoic mean?
- Of or related to hylozoism, believing that all physical matter is alive or that life arises from matter.
Where does hylozoic come from?
From hylo- (“wood, matter”) + -zoic (“of or related to life or living things”).
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Questions about saying hylozoic
How do you pronounce hylozoic?
Say hy-loh-ZOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /haɪloʊˈzoʊɪk/. In British English it is /haɪləʊˈzəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hylozoic?
Hylozoic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: hy · loh · ZOH · ik.
Is hylozoic 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 /haɪləʊˈzəʊɪk/ (hy-loh-ZOH-ik).