How to pronounce pygopodous
Say it like py-GOP-uh-dus. Pygopodous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOP).
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- py
- GOP
- uh
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pygopodous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pygopodous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: py-GOP-uh-dus.
What does pygopodous mean?
- Of or pertaining to the former Pygopodes genus of aquatic birds that have the legs placed far back on the body.
Where does pygopodous come from?
From pygopod + -ous.
Questions about saying pygopodous
How do you pronounce pygopodous?
Say py-GOP-uh-dus. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈɡɑpədəs/. In British English it is /paɪˈɡɒpədəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pygopodous?
Pygopodous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOP). Broken into parts: py · GOP · uh · dus.
Is pygopodous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /paɪˈɡɒpədəs/ (py-GOP-uh-dus).