How to pronounce protozoan
Say it like proh-tuh-ZOH-un. Protozoan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- proh
- tuh
- ZOH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protozoan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protozoan
- 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-un.
What does protozoan mean?
- Any of the diverse group of eukaryotes, of the phylum Protozoa, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella,
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a protozoan.
Where does protozoan come from?
From translingual Protozoa + -an, equivalent to proto- + -zoan.
Words that rhyme with protozoan
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Questions about saying protozoan
How do you pronounce protozoan?
Say proh-tuh-ZOH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protozoan?
Protozoan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: proh · tuh · ZOH · un.
Is protozoan 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 /ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/ (proh-tuh-ZOH-un).