How to pronounce protozoa
Say it like proh-tuh-ZOH-uh. Protozoa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- proh
- tuh
- ZOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protozoa 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of protozoa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-tuh-ZOH-uh.
What does protozoa mean?
- plural of protozoan How to pronounce protozoan
- plural of protozoon
Words that rhyme with protozoa
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Questions about saying protozoa
How do you pronounce protozoa?
Say proh-tuh-ZOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊə/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protozoa?
Protozoa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: proh · tuh · ZOH · uh.
Is protozoa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊə/ (proh-tuh-ZOH-uh).