How to pronounce strigose
Say it like STRY-gohs. Strigose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- gohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strigose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of strigose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STRY-gohs.
What does strigose mean?
- Having fine grooves, ridges, or streaks.
- Having stiff hairs, pressed together.
Where does strigose come from?
From Latin striga (“row, strip, swath”) + -ose; compare strigosus.
Questions about saying strigose
How do you pronounce strigose?
Say STRY-gohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪɡoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪɡəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strigose?
Strigose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · gohs.
Is strigose 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 /ˈstraɪɡəʊs/ (STRY-gohs).