How to pronounce polyzoic
Say it like pol-ee-ZOH-ik. Polyzoic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- pol
- ee
- ZOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyzoic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyzoic
- 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-ik.
What does polyzoic mean?
- Of a tapeworm, having multiple proglottids.
- A spore that produces many sporozoites.
Words that rhyme with polyzoic
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Questions about saying polyzoic
How do you pronounce polyzoic?
Say pol-ee-ZOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɑliˈzoʊɪk/. In British English it is /pɒliˈzəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyzoic?
Polyzoic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: pol · ee · ZOH · ik.
Is polyzoic 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 /pɒliˈzəʊɪk/ (pol-ee-ZOH-ik).