How to pronounce xenodochium
Say it like zen-oh-DOH-kee-um. Xenodochium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- zen
- oh
- DOH
- kee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenodochium 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenodochium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zen-oh-DOH-kee-um.
What does xenodochium mean?
- A room (or separate guesthouse) in a monastery for the temporary accommodation of guests or pilgrims.
Questions about saying xenodochium
How do you pronounce xenodochium?
Say zen-oh-DOH-kee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌzɛnoʊˈdoʊkiəm/. In British English it is /ˌzɛnəʊˈdəʊkiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenodochium?
Xenodochium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: zen · oh · DOH · kee · um.
Is xenodochium 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 /ˌzɛnəʊˈdəʊkiəm/ (zen-oh-DOH-kee-um).