How to pronounce xenophyophore
Say it like zee-noh-FY-oh-for. Xenophyophore has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- zee
- noh
- FY
- oh
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenophyophore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of xenophyophore
- 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: zee-noh-FY-oh-faw.
What does xenophyophore mean?
- A giant unicellular organism found in deep parts of the ocean.
Questions about saying xenophyophore
How do you pronounce xenophyophore?
Say zee-noh-FY-oh-for. The American pronunciation is /ˌzinoʊˈfaɪoʊˌfɔr/. In British English it is /ˌziːnəʊˈfaɪəʊˌfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenophyophore?
Xenophyophore has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: zee · noh · FY · oh · for.
Is xenophyophore 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 /ˌziːnəʊˈfaɪəʊˌfɔː/ (zee-noh-FY-oh-faw).