How to pronounce plerocercoid
Say it like plir-oh-SUR-koyd. Plerocercoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- plir
- oh
- SUR
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plerocercoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- koydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of plerocercoid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pleer-roh-SUR-koyd.
What does plerocercoid mean?
- An unsegmented worm-like larval form of certain tapeworms which develops from the procercoid.
Questions about saying plerocercoid
How do you pronounce plerocercoid?
Say plir-oh-SUR-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌplɪroʊˈsɝˌkɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌplɪərəʊˈsɜːkɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plerocercoid?
Plerocercoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: plir · oh · SUR · koyd.
Is plerocercoid 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 /ˌplɪərəʊˈsɜːkɔɪd/ (pleer-roh-SUR-koyd).