How to pronounce oryzivorous
Say it like or-ih-ZIV-uh-rus. Oryzivorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIV).
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- or
- ih
- ZIV
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oryzivorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZIVSay 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 oryzivorous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: or-ih-ZIV-uh-rus.
What does oryzivorous mean?
- Having a diet rich in rice.
Where does oryzivorous come from?
From Latin orȳza (“rice”) + -vorous.
Words that rhyme with oryzivorous
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Questions about saying oryzivorous
How do you pronounce oryzivorous?
Say or-ih-ZIV-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrɪˈzɪvərəs/. In British English it is /ˌɒrɪˈzɪvərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oryzivorous?
Oryzivorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIV). Broken into parts: or · ih · ZIV · uh · rus.
Is oryzivorous 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 /ˌɒrɪˈzɪvərəs/ (or-ih-ZIV-uh-rus).