How to pronounce necrophagous
Say it like neh-KROF-uh-gus. Necrophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROF).
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- neh
- KROF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of necrophagous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: neh-KROF-uh-gus.
What does necrophagous mean?
- That eats dead or decaying animal flesh.“The body had been consumed by necrophagous insects.”
Where does necrophagous come from?
From necro- + -phagous.
Words that rhyme with necrophagous
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Questions about saying necrophagous
How do you pronounce necrophagous?
Say neh-KROF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈkrɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɒfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrophagous?
Necrophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROF). Broken into parts: neh · KROF · uh · gus.
Is necrophagous 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 /nɛˈkrɒfəɡəs/ (neh-KROF-uh-gus).