How to pronounce rhizophagous
Say it like ry-ZAH-fuh-gus. Rhizophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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- ry
- ZAH
- fuh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhizophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhizophagous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ry-ZOF-uh-gus.
What does rhizophagous mean?
- Feeding on roots.
Where does rhizophagous come from?
From rhizo- + -phagous.
Words that rhyme with rhizophagous
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Questions about saying rhizophagous
How do you pronounce rhizophagous?
Say ry-ZAH-fuh-gus. The American pronunciation is /raɪˈzɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /raɪˈzɒfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhizophagous?
Rhizophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ry · ZAH · fuh · gus.
Is rhizophagous 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 /raɪˈzɒfəɡəs/ (ry-ZOF-uh-gus).