How to pronounce proctodeum
Say it like prok-tuh-DEE-um. Proctodeum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- prok
- tuh
- DEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proctodeum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. 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 proctodeum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prok-tuh-DEE-um.
What does proctodeum mean?
- The back ectodermal part of an alimentary canal.
Words that rhyme with proctodeum
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Questions about saying proctodeum
How do you pronounce proctodeum?
Say prok-tuh-DEE-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑktəˈdiəm/. In British English it is /ˌprɒktəˈdiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proctodeum?
Proctodeum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: prok · tuh · DEE · um.
Is proctodeum 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 /ˌprɒktəˈdiːəm/ (prok-tuh-DEE-um).