How to pronounce protozoans
Say it like proh-tuh-ZOH-unz. Protozoans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- proh
- tuh
- ZOH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protozoans 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protozoans
- 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-unz.
What does protozoans mean?
- plural of protozoan How to pronounce protozoan
Questions about saying protozoans
How do you pronounce protozoans?
Say proh-tuh-ZOH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊənz/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protozoans?
Protozoans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: proh · tuh · ZOH · unz.
Is protozoans 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 /ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊənz/ (proh-tuh-ZOH-unz).