How to pronounce paurometabolous
Say it like por-oh-mih-TAB-uh-lus. Paurometabolous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAB).
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- por
- oh
- mih
- TAB
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paurometabolous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paurometabolous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: paw-roh-mih-TAB-uh-lus.
What does paurometabolous mean?
- Of or belonging to the Paurometabola.
- Characterizing a group of insects whose metamorphosis from immaturity to maturity is gradual and without sudden radical physical change; characterized by hemimetabolism.
Questions about saying paurometabolous
How do you pronounce paurometabolous?
Say por-oh-mih-TAB-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔroʊmɪˈtæbələs/. In British English it is /ˌpɔːrəʊmɪˈtæbələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paurometabolous?
Paurometabolous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAB). Broken into parts: por · oh · mih · TAB · uh · lus.
Is paurometabolous 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 /ˌpɔːrəʊmɪˈtæbələs/ (paw-roh-mih-TAB-uh-lus).