How to pronounce rhizome
Say it like RY-zohm. Rhizome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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US American/ˈraɪzoʊm/RY-zohm
UK British/ˈraɪzəʊm/RY-zohm
- RY
- zohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhizome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhizome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-zohm.
What does rhizome mean?
noun
- A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots (scions) from its nodes.
- A so-called “image of thought” that apprehends multiplicities.
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Questions about saying rhizome
How do you pronounce rhizome?
Say RY-zohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪzoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈraɪzəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhizome?
Rhizome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · zohm.
Is rhizome 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 /ˈraɪzəʊm/ (RY-zohm).