How to pronounce plasmogamy
Say it like plaz-MOG-uh-mee. Plasmogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG).
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- plaz
- MOG
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasmogamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plazKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plasmogamy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: plaz-MOG-uh-mee.
What does plasmogamy mean?
- Stage of sexual reproduction joining the cytoplasm of two parent mycelia without the fusion of nuclei.
Where does plasmogamy come from?
From plasma + -o- + -gamy (“union for propagation”).
Words that rhyme with plasmogamy
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Questions about saying plasmogamy
How do you pronounce plasmogamy?
Say plaz-MOG-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /plæzˈmɑɡəmi/. In British English it is /plæzˈmɒɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasmogamy?
Plasmogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG). Broken into parts: plaz · MOG · uh · mee.
Is plasmogamy 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 /plæzˈmɒɡəmi/ (plaz-MOG-uh-mee).