How to pronounce zoidiophilous
Say it like zoh-id-ee-OF-ih-lus. Zoidiophilous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OF).
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- zoh
- id
- ee
- OF
- ih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoidiophilous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zoidiophilous
- 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: zoh-id-ee-OF-ih-lus.
What does zoidiophilous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or pollinated by means of zoidiophily (pollinated by animals).
Where does zoidiophilous come from?
From zoidio- + -philous.
Questions about saying zoidiophilous
How do you pronounce zoidiophilous?
Say zoh-id-ee-OF-ih-lus. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˌɪdiˈɑfɪləs/. In British English it is /zəʊˌɪdiˈɒfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoidiophilous?
Zoidiophilous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OF). Broken into parts: zoh · id · ee · OF · ih · lus.
Is zoidiophilous 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 /zəʊˌɪdiˈɒfɪləs/ (zoh-id-ee-OF-ih-lus).