How to pronounce rhizomes
Say it like RY-zohmz. Rhizomes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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US American/ˈraɪˌzoʊmz/RY-zohmz
UK British/ˈraɪˌzəʊmz/RY-zohmz
- RY
- zohmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhizomes 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.
- zohmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhizomes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-zohmz.
What does rhizomes mean?
noun
- plural of rhizome How to pronounce rhizome
Questions about saying rhizomes
How do you pronounce rhizomes?
Say RY-zohmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌzoʊmz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪˌzəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhizomes?
Rhizomes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · zohmz.
Is rhizomes 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 /ˈraɪˌzəʊmz/ (RY-zohmz).