How to pronounce pyrrhuloxia
Say it like pir-uh-LOK-see-uh. Pyrrhuloxia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOK).
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- pir
- uh
- LOK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrrhuloxia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrrhuloxia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pir-uh-LOK-see-uh.
What does pyrrhuloxia mean?
- Cardinalis sinuatus a North American bird with gray and red plumage.
Where does pyrrhuloxia come from?
From translingual former genus name, Pyrrhuloxia.
Questions about saying pyrrhuloxia
How do you pronounce pyrrhuloxia?
Say pir-uh-LOK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪrəˈlɑksiə/. In British English it is /ˌpɪrəˈlɒksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrrhuloxia?
Pyrrhuloxia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOK). Broken into parts: pir · uh · LOK · see · uh.
Is pyrrhuloxia 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 /ˌpɪrəˈlɒksiə/ (pir-uh-LOK-see-uh).