How to pronounce xenomorph
Say it like ZEN-oh-morf. Xenomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- oh
- morf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenomorph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of xenomorph
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEN-oh-mawf.
What does xenomorph mean?
- A strange form, an alien creature.
- An allotriomorph.
Where does xenomorph come from?
From xeno- + -morph.
Questions about saying xenomorph
How do you pronounce xenomorph?
Say ZEN-oh-morf. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnoʊˌmɔrf/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnəʊˌmɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenomorph?
Xenomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · oh · morf.
Is xenomorph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈzɛnəʊˌmɔːf/ (ZEN-oh-mawf).