How to pronounce xylospongium
Say it like zy-loh-SPUHN-jee-um. Xylospongium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPUHN).
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- zy
- loh
- SPUHN
- jee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylospongium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SPUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xylospongium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zy-loh-SPUHN-jee-um.
What does xylospongium mean?
- A Greek and Roman utensil consisting of a sea sponge fixed to the end of a wooden stick, typically thought to have been used for anal hygiene or as a toilet brush.
Questions about saying xylospongium
How do you pronounce xylospongium?
Say zy-loh-SPUHN-jee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌzaɪloʊˈspʌndʒiəm/. In British English it is /ˌzaɪləʊˈspʌndʒiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylospongium?
Xylospongium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPUHN). Broken into parts: zy · loh · SPUHN · jee · um.
Is xylospongium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌzaɪləʊˈspʌndʒiəm/ (zy-loh-SPUHN-jee-um).