How to pronounce xenoparous
Say it like ZEN-uh-puh-rus. Xenoparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- uh
- puh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenoparous 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenoparous
American and British speakers say xenoparous in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛnəpərəs/ in the US and /ˈzɛnəpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEN-uh-puh-rus.
What does xenoparous mean?
- Of or relating to a reproductive strategy in which a female produces offspring of a different species without a process of hybridization.
Where does xenoparous come from?
From Latin xeno- (“strangeness”) + pariō (“give birth, produce, bring forth”), equivalent to xeno- + -parous.
Questions about saying xenoparous
How do you pronounce xenoparous?
Say ZEN-uh-puh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnəpərəs/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnəpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenoparous?
Xenoparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · uh · puh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say xenoparous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛnəpərəs/ and the British form is /ˈzɛnəpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.