How to pronounce zoophagic
Say it like zoh-uh-FAY-jik. Zoophagic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY).
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- zoh
- uh
- FAY
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoophagic 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.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zoophagic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-uh-FAY-jik.
What does zoophagic mean?
- zoophagous
Questions about saying zoophagic
How do you pronounce zoophagic?
Say zoh-uh-FAY-jik. The American pronunciation is /ˌzoʊəˈfeɪdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌzəʊəˈfeɪdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoophagic?
Zoophagic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY). Broken into parts: zoh · uh · FAY · jik.
Is zoophagic 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 /ˌzəʊəˈfeɪdʒɪk/ (zoh-uh-FAY-jik).