How to pronounce lichenicolous
Say it like ly-kuh-NIK-uh-lus. Lichenicolous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIK).
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- ly
- kuh
- NIK
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lichenicolous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIKSay 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lichenicolous
American and British speakers say lichenicolous in essentially the same way: /laɪkəˈnɪkələs/ in the US and /laɪkəˈnɪkələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-kuh-NIK-uh-lus.
What does lichenicolous mean?
- Living or growing on lichen.
Where does lichenicolous come from?
From lichen + -colous.
Questions about saying lichenicolous
How do you pronounce lichenicolous?
Say ly-kuh-NIK-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /laɪkəˈnɪkələs/. In British English it is /laɪkəˈnɪkələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lichenicolous?
Lichenicolous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIK). Broken into parts: ly · kuh · NIK · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say lichenicolous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪkəˈnɪkələs/ and the British form is /laɪkəˈnɪkələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.