How to pronounce zoantharian
Say it like zoh-an-THER-ee-un. Zoantharian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THER).
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- zoh
- an
- THER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoantharian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zoantharian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-an-THAIR-ree-un.
What does zoantharian mean?
- Of or pertaining to the Zoantharia.
- Any member of the Zoantharia.
Where does zoantharian come from?
From translingual Zoantharia + -an.
Words that rhyme with zoantharian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoantharian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying zoantharian
How do you pronounce zoantharian?
Say zoh-an-THER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌzoʊænˈθɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌzəʊænˈθɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoantharian?
Zoantharian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THER). Broken into parts: zoh · an · THER · ee · un.
Is zoantharian 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 /ˌzəʊænˈθɛəriən/ (zoh-an-THAIR-ree-un).