How to pronounce xenops
Say it like ZEE-nops. Xenops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- nops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenops pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nopsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of xenops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZEE-nops.
What does xenops mean?
- Any of the tropical birds in the genera Xenops, Megaxenops and Microxenops, found in Central and South America.
Where does xenops come from?
From translingual Xenops, from Ancient Greek.
Questions about saying xenops
How do you pronounce xenops?
Say ZEE-nops. The American pronunciation is /ˈzinɑps/. In British English it is /ˈziːnɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenops?
Xenops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · nops.
Is xenops pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈziːnɒps/ (ZEE-nops).