How to pronounce xylophagous
Say it like zy-LOF-uh-gus. Xylophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOF).
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- zy
- LOF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylophagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOFSay 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xylophagous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zy-LOF-uh-gus.
What does xylophagous mean?
- Feeding on wood. (of insects etc.)
- Destructive to wood. (of fungi etc.)
Where does xylophagous come from?
From xylo- (“wood”) + -phagous (“eating”).
Words that rhyme with xylophagous
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Questions about saying xylophagous
How do you pronounce xylophagous?
Say zy-LOF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈlɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /zaɪˈlɒfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylophagous?
Xylophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOF). Broken into parts: zy · LOF · uh · gus.
Is xylophagous 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 /zaɪˈlɒfəɡəs/ (zy-LOF-uh-gus).