How to pronounce spermatozoic
Say it like spur-mat-uh-ZOH-ik. Spermatozoic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOH).
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- spur
- mat
- uh
- ZOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spermatozoic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spermatozoic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: spur-muh-toh-ZOH-ik.
What does spermatozoic mean?
- Of or pertaining to spermatozoa; of the nature of spermatozoa.
Where does spermatozoic come from?
From spermatozoon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with spermatozoic
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Questions about saying spermatozoic
How do you pronounce spermatozoic?
Say spur-mat-uh-ZOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /spɝˌmætəˈzoʊɪk/. In British English it is /ˌspɜːmətəʊˈzəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spermatozoic?
Spermatozoic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOH). Broken into parts: spur · mat · uh · ZOH · ik.
Is spermatozoic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌspɜːmətəʊˈzəʊɪk/ (spur-muh-toh-ZOH-ik).