How to pronounce zoetrope
Say it like ZOH-ih-trohp. Zoetrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- ih
- trohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoetrope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zoetrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-ih-trohp.
What does zoetrope mean?
- An optical toy, in which figures made to revolve on the inside of a cylinder, and viewed through slits in its circumference, appear like a single figure passing through a series of natural motions as if animated or mechanically moved.
Questions about saying zoetrope
How do you pronounce zoetrope?
Say ZOH-ih-trohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊɪtroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊɪtrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoetrope?
Zoetrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · ih · trohp.
Is zoetrope 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 /ˈzəʊɪtrəʊp/ (ZOH-ih-trohp).