How to pronounce zoophilous
Say it like zoo-OF-ih-lus. Zoophilous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF).
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- zoo
- OF
- ih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoophilous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 zoophilous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zoo-OF-ih-lus.
What does zoophilous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or pollinated by means of zoophily (pollinated by animals).
Where does zoophilous come from?
From zoo- + -philous.
Questions about saying zoophilous
How do you pronounce zoophilous?
Say zoo-OF-ih-lus. The American pronunciation is /zuˈɑfɪləs/. In British English it is /zuːˈɒfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoophilous?
Zoophilous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF). Broken into parts: zoo · OF · ih · lus.
Is zoophilous 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 /zuːˈɒfɪləs/ (zoo-OF-ih-lus).