How to pronounce piscivore
Say it like PIS-ih-vor. Piscivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- ih
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piscivore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of piscivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIS-kih-vaw.
What does piscivore mean?
- A fish eater.
Where does piscivore come from?
From pisci- (“fish”) + -vore (“eater”).
Questions about saying piscivore
How do you pronounce piscivore?
Say PIS-ih-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪsɪvɔr/. In British English it is /ˈpɪskɪvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piscivore?
Piscivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · ih · vor.
Is piscivore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɪskɪvɔː/ (PIS-kih-vaw).