How to pronounce zoolatry
Say it like zoh-AH-luh-tree. Zoolatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- zoh
- AH
- luh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoolatry 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.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zoolatry
- 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-OL-uh-tree.
What does zoolatry mean?
- The worship of animals.
Where does zoolatry come from?
Borrowed from French zoolâtrie, New Latin zoolatria, from zoo- + -latry.
Words that rhyme with zoolatry
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Questions about saying zoolatry
How do you pronounce zoolatry?
Say zoh-AH-luh-tree. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈɑlətri/. In British English it is /zəʊˈɒlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoolatry?
Zoolatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: zoh · AH · luh · tree.
Is zoolatry 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 /zəʊˈɒlətri/ (zoh-OL-uh-tree).