How to pronounce ustilago
Say it like uhs-tih-LAY-goh. Ustilago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- uhs
- tih
- LAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ustilago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ustilago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhs-tih-LAY-goh.
What does ustilago mean?
- Any of the genus Ustilago of smut fungi, parasitic on grasses.
Where does ustilago come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with ustilago
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Questions about saying ustilago
How do you pronounce ustilago?
Say uhs-tih-LAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌstɪˈleɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌʌstɪˈleɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ustilago?
Ustilago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: uhs · tih · LAY · goh.
Is ustilago 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 /ˌʌstɪˈleɪɡəʊ/ (uhs-tih-LAY-goh).