How to pronounce zooplankton
Say it like zoh-uh-PLANGK-tun. Zooplankton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLANGK).
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- zoh
- uh
- PLANGK
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zooplankton 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.
- PLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zooplankton
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-uh-plangk-tun.
What does zooplankton mean?
- Free-floating small protozoa, crustaceans (such as krill), etc. and the eggs and larvae from larger animals.
Where does zooplankton come from?
From zoo- + plankton.
Words that rhyme with zooplankton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zooplankton.
Questions about saying zooplankton
How do you pronounce zooplankton?
Say zoh-uh-PLANGK-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌzoʊəˈplæŋktən/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊəplæŋktən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zooplankton?
Zooplankton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLANGK). Broken into parts: zoh · uh · PLANGK · tun.
Is zooplankton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈzəʊəplæŋktən/ (ZOH-uh-plangk-tun).