How to pronounce zalambdodont
Say it like zuh-LAM-doh-dont. Zalambdodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM).
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- zuh
- LAM
- doh
- dont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zalambdodont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dontGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zalambdodont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zuh-LAM-doh-dont.
What does zalambdodont mean?
- Having molar teeth with two ridges that meet at an angle, forming the letter lambda.
- A creature with teeth of this kind.
Questions about saying zalambdodont
How do you pronounce zalambdodont?
Say zuh-LAM-doh-dont. The American pronunciation is /zəˈlæmdoʊˌdɑnt/. In British English it is /zəˈlæmdəʊˌdɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zalambdodont?
Zalambdodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM). Broken into parts: zuh · LAM · doh · dont.
Is zalambdodont 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 /zəˈlæmdəʊˌdɒnt/ (zuh-LAM-doh-dont).