How to pronounce nematophagous
Say it like nem-uh-TOF-uh-gus. Nematophagous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOF).
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- nem
- uh
- TOF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nematophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOFSay 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 nematophagous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nem-uh-TOF-uh-gus.
What does nematophagous mean?
- Consuming nematodes.
Where does nematophagous come from?
From nemato- + -phagous.
Words that rhyme with nematophagous
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Questions about saying nematophagous
How do you pronounce nematophagous?
Say nem-uh-TOF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /nɛməˈtɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /nɛməˈtɒfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nematophagous?
Nematophagous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOF). Broken into parts: nem · uh · TOF · uh · gus.
Is nematophagous 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 /nɛməˈtɒfəɡəs/ (nem-uh-TOF-uh-gus).