How to pronounce pseudoscorpion
Say it like SOO-doh-skor-pee-un. Pseudoscorpion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- doh
- skor
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudoscorpion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- skorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudoscorpion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-doh-skaw-pee-un.
What does pseudoscorpion mean?
- An arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones, also known as Pseudoscorpionida or Chelonethida
Where does pseudoscorpion come from?
Borrowed from translingual Pseudoscorpiones.
Questions about saying pseudoscorpion
How do you pronounce pseudoscorpion?
Say SOO-doh-skor-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊˌskoʊrpiən/. In British English it is /ˈsuːdəʊˌskɔːpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudoscorpion?
Pseudoscorpion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doh · skor · pee · un.
Is pseudoscorpion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsuːdəʊˌskɔːpiən/ (SOO-doh-skaw-pee-un).