How to pronounce zoonym
Say it like ZOH-uh-nim. Zoonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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US American/ˈzoʊənɪm/ZOH-uh-nim
UK British/ˈzəʊənɪm/ZOH-uh-nim
- ZOH
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoonym 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zoonym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-uh-nim.
What does zoonym mean?
noun
- The common name for a (species of) animal
Where does zoonym come from?
From zoo- + -onym.
Questions about saying zoonym
How do you pronounce zoonym?
Say ZOH-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoonym?
Zoonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · uh · nim.
Is zoonym 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 /ˈzəʊənɪm/ (ZOH-uh-nim).