How to pronounce zoosperm
Say it like ZOH-uh-spurm. Zoosperm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- uh
- spurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoosperm 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.
- spurmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of zoosperm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-uh-spurm.
What does zoosperm mean?
- spermatozoon (sperm cell).
Where does zoosperm come from?
From zoo- + sperm.
Questions about saying zoosperm
How do you pronounce zoosperm?
Say ZOH-uh-spurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊəspɝm/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊəspɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoosperm?
Zoosperm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · uh · spurm.
Is zoosperm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈzəʊəspɜːm/ (ZOH-uh-spurm).