How to pronounce zoonotic
Say it like zoh-uh-NOT-ik. Zoonotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOT).
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- zoh
- uh
- NOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoonotic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zoonotic
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zoh-uh-NOT-ik.
What does zoonotic mean?
- relating to, or having a zoonosis
- Synonym of zoonosis.
Where does zoonotic come from?
From zoonosis + -otic.
Words that rhyme with zoonotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoonotic.
Questions about saying zoonotic
How do you pronounce zoonotic?
Say zoh-uh-NOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌzoʊəˈnɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌzəʊəˈnɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoonotic?
Zoonotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOT). Broken into parts: zoh · uh · NOT · ik.
Is zoonotic 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 /ˌzəʊəˈnɒtɪk/ (zoh-uh-NOT-ik).