How to pronounce podocarpus
Say it like poh-duh-KAR-pus. Podocarpus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- poh
- duh
- KAR
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Podocarpus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of podocarpus
- 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: poh-duh-KAH-pus.
What does podocarpus mean?
- Any of the genus Podocarpus of podocarp conifers.
Where does podocarpus come from?
From the genus name. Piecewise doublet of podocarp.
Questions about saying podocarpus
How do you pronounce podocarpus?
Say poh-duh-KAR-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊdəˈkɑrpəs/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊdəˈkɑːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in podocarpus?
Podocarpus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: poh · duh · KAR · pus.
Is podocarpus 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 /ˌpəʊdəˈkɑːpəs/ (poh-duh-KAH-pus).