How to pronounce volvox
Say it like VOL-voks. Volvox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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- VOL
- voks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volvox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- voksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of volvox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOL-voks.
What does volvox mean?
- Any of the genus Volvox of chlorophytes.
Where does volvox come from?
From taxonomic name Volvox, from Latin volvō (“to roll”).
Questions about saying volvox
How do you pronounce volvox?
Say VOL-voks. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑlvɑks/. In British English it is /ˈvɒlvɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volvox?
Volvox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · voks.
Is volvox 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 /ˈvɒlvɒks/ (VOL-voks).