How to pronounce madrepore
Say it like MAD-rih-por. Madrepore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
- MAD
- rih
- por
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madrepore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of madrepore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAD-rih-paw.
What does madrepore mean?
- A coral of the genus Madrepora or of the order Madreporaria.
Where does madrepore come from?
From French madrépore, from Italian madrepora (from madre (“mother”)), from Latin mater + poro (“pore”), from Latin porus.
Questions about saying madrepore
How do you pronounce madrepore?
Say MAD-rih-por. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædrɪpɔr/. In British English it is /ˈmædrɪpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madrepore?
Madrepore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · rih · por.
Is madrepore 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 /ˈmædrɪpɔː/ (MAD-rih-paw).