How to pronounce pollinivore
Say it like po-LIN-uh-vor. Pollinivore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- po
- LIN
- uh
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollinivore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pollinivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: po-LIN-ih-vaw.
What does pollinivore mean?
- Any animal that feeds on pollen; a palynivore.
Where does pollinivore come from?
From oblique stem of Latin pollen, pollinis + -i- + -vore.
Questions about saying pollinivore
How do you pronounce pollinivore?
Say po-LIN-uh-vor. The American pronunciation is /pɑˈlɪnəvɔr/. In British English it is /pɒˈlɪnɪvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollinivore?
Pollinivore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: po · LIN · uh · vor.
Is pollinivore 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 /pɒˈlɪnɪvɔː/ (po-LIN-ih-vaw).