How to pronounce polyzoary
Say it like pah-lee-ZOH-uh-ree. Polyzoary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- pah
- lee
- ZOH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyzoary 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.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polyzoary
- 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-uh-ree.
What does polyzoary mean?
- A colony of polyzoa.
- The polypary of such a colony.
Where does polyzoary come from?
From New Latin polyzoārium (“polyzoary”), from New Latin polyzoa + -ary.
Questions about saying polyzoary
How do you pronounce polyzoary?
Say pah-lee-ZOH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈzoʊəri/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈzəʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyzoary?
Polyzoary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: pah · lee · ZOH · uh · ree.
Is polyzoary 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 /ˌpɒliˈzəʊəri/ (pol-ee-ZOH-uh-ree).