How to pronounce insectivore
Say it like in-SEK-tuh-vor. Insectivore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- in
- SEK
- tuh
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insectivore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of insectivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SEK-tuh-vaw.
What does insectivore mean?
- Insect-eating animal or plant.“An anteater is an insectivore with a long sticky tongue to catch its prey.”
- mammal of the now abandoned order Insectivora.
Where does insectivore come from?
From French insectivore.
Questions about saying insectivore
How do you pronounce insectivore?
Say in-SEK-tuh-vor. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔr/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insectivore?
Insectivore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: in · SEK · tuh · vor.
Is insectivore 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 /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ (in-SEK-tuh-vaw).