How to pronounce planktivore
Say it like PLANGK-tih-vor. Planktivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLANGK).
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- PLANGK
- tih
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planktivore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of planktivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLANGK-tih-vaw.
What does planktivore mean?
- An animal feeding primarily on plankton, such as a blue whale.
Where does planktivore come from?
From plankton + -vore.
Questions about saying planktivore
How do you pronounce planktivore?
Say PLANGK-tih-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæŋktɪˌvɔr/. In British English it is /ˈplæŋktɪˌvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planktivore?
Planktivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLANGK). Broken into parts: PLANGK · tih · vor.
Is planktivore 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 /ˈplæŋktɪˌvɔː/ (PLANGK-tih-vaw).