How to pronounce phonoreception
Say it like foh-noh-ruh-SEP-shun. Phonoreception has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEP).
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- foh
- noh
- ruh
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonoreception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phonoreception
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-noh-rih-SEP-shun.
What does phonoreception mean?
- The perception of sound by animals through specialized sense organs; hearing.
Where does phonoreception come from?
From phono- + reception.
Words that rhyme with phonoreception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonoreception.
- exception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- preconception
- proprioception
Questions about saying phonoreception
How do you pronounce phonoreception?
Say foh-noh-ruh-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊnoʊrəˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊnəʊrɪˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonoreception?
Phonoreception has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEP). Broken into parts: foh · noh · ruh · SEP · shun.
Is phonoreception 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 /ˌfəʊnəʊrɪˈsɛpʃən/ (foh-noh-rih-SEP-shun).