How to pronounce nematode
Say it like NEM-uh-tohd. Nematode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEM).
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US American/ˈnɛməˌtoʊd/NEM-uh-tohd
UK British/ˈnɛmətəʊd/NEM-uh-tohd
- NEM
- uh
- tohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nematode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nematode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEM-uh-tohd.
What does nematode mean?
noun
- A worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.
Questions about saying nematode
How do you pronounce nematode?
Say NEM-uh-tohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛməˌtoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈnɛmətəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nematode?
Nematode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEM). Broken into parts: NEM · uh · tohd.
Is nematode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnɛmətəʊd/ (NEM-uh-tohd).