How to pronounce protandrogonous
Say it like proh-tan-DRAH-guh-nus. Protandrogonous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRAH).
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US American/ˌproʊtænˈdrɑɡənəs/proh-tan-DRAH-guh-nus
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- proh
- tan
- DRAH
- guh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protandrogonous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does protandrogonous mean?
adjective
- Referring to female forms of certain nematodes (Strongyloides stercoralis), in which male reproductive organs develop and disappear before female reproductive organs develop.
Questions about saying protandrogonous
How do you pronounce protandrogonous?
Say proh-tan-DRAH-guh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtænˈdrɑɡənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protandrogonous?
Protandrogonous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRAH). Broken into parts: proh · tan · DRAH · guh · nus.