How to pronounce isopod
Say it like EYE-suh-pod. Isopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isopod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- podGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of isopod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-soh-pod.
What does isopod mean?
- Any of very many crustaceans, of the order Isopoda, that have a flattened body and no carapace.
Where does isopod come from?
From the taxonomic name Isopoda; by surface analysis, iso- + -pod.
Questions about saying isopod
How do you pronounce isopod?
Say EYE-suh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəʊˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isopod?
Isopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · pod.
Is isopod 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 /ˈaɪsəʊˌpɒd/ (EYE-soh-pod).