How to pronounce iteroparous
Say it like IT-uh-roh-par-us. Iteroparous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT).
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- IT
- uh
- roh
- par
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iteroparous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iteroparous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IT-uh-roh-par-us.
What does iteroparous mean?
- reproducing more than once in a lifetime
Where does iteroparous come from?
From Latin iterum (“again, a second time”) + pariō (“give birth, produce, bring forth”).
Questions about saying iteroparous
How do you pronounce iteroparous?
Say IT-uh-roh-par-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪtəroʊpærəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪtərəʊpærəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iteroparous?
Iteroparous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT). Broken into parts: IT · uh · roh · par · us.
Is iteroparous 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 /ˈɪtərəʊpærəs/ (IT-uh-roh-par-us).