How to pronounce xenodochial
Say it like zen-uh-DOH-kee-ul. Xenodochial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- zen
- uh
- DOH
- kee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenodochial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenodochial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zen-uh-DOH-kee-ul.
What does xenodochial mean?
- (obsolete) Friendly to strangers.
Words that rhyme with xenodochial
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Questions about saying xenodochial
How do you pronounce xenodochial?
Say zen-uh-DOH-kee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌzɛnəˈdoʊkiəl/. In British English it is /ˌzɛnəˈdəʊkiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenodochial?
Xenodochial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: zen · uh · DOH · kee · ul.
Is xenodochial 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 /ˌzɛnəˈdəʊkiəl/ (zen-uh-DOH-kee-ul).