How to pronounce polyzoarium
Say it like pah-lee-zoh-ER-ee-um. Polyzoarium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ER).
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- pah
- lee
- zoh
- ER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyzoarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polyzoarium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pol-ee-zoh-AIR-ree-um.
What does polyzoarium mean?
- A polyzoary
Where does polyzoarium come from?
Borrowed from New Latin polyzoārium, from polyzoa + -arium.
Words that rhyme with polyzoarium
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Questions about saying polyzoarium
How do you pronounce polyzoarium?
Say pah-lee-zoh-ER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlizoʊˈɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlizəʊˈɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyzoarium?
Polyzoarium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ER). Broken into parts: pah · lee · zoh · ER · ee · um.
Is polyzoarium 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 /ˌpɒlizəʊˈɛəriəm/ (pol-ee-zoh-AIR-ree-um).