How to pronounce xenomorphology
Say it like zen-uh-mor-FOL-uh-jee. Xenomorphology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOL).
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- zen
- uh
- mor
- FOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenomorphology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xenomorphology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zen-uh-maw-FOL-uh-jee.
What does xenomorphology mean?
- The science or study of extraterrestrial biological structures.
Where does xenomorphology come from?
From xeno- + morphology.
Words that rhyme with xenomorphology
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Questions about saying xenomorphology
How do you pronounce xenomorphology?
Say zen-uh-mor-FOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /zɛnəmɔrˈfɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /zɛnəmɔːˈfɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenomorphology?
Xenomorphology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOL). Broken into parts: zen · uh · mor · FOL · uh · jee.
Is xenomorphology 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 /zɛnəmɔːˈfɒlədʒi/ (zen-uh-maw-FOL-uh-jee).