How to pronounce merdivorous
Say it like mur-DIV-uh-rus. Merdivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIV).
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- mur
- DIV
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merdivorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- murKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- DIVSay 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of merdivorous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mur-DIV-uh-rus.
What does merdivorous mean?
- Dung-eating, coprophagous.
Where does merdivorous come from?
From Latin merda (“excrement”) + -vorous.
Words that rhyme with merdivorous
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Questions about saying merdivorous
How do you pronounce merdivorous?
Say mur-DIV-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /mɝˈdɪvərəs/. In British English it is /mɜːˈdɪvərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merdivorous?
Merdivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIV). Broken into parts: mur · DIV · uh · rus.
Is merdivorous 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 /mɜːˈdɪvərəs/ (mur-DIV-uh-rus).