How to pronounce nectopod
Say it like NEK-tuh-pod. Nectopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- tuh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectopod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- podGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nectopod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NEK-tuh-pod.
What does nectopod mean?
- A limb adapted for swimming in certain molluscs.
Questions about saying nectopod
How do you pronounce nectopod?
Say NEK-tuh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛktəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈnɛktəˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nectopod?
Nectopod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · tuh · pod.
Is nectopod 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 /ˈnɛktəˌpɒd/ (NEK-tuh-pod).