How to pronounce zoospore
Say it like ZOH-uh-spor. Zoospore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- uh
- spor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoospore 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.
- sporGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zoospore
- 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-spaw.
What does zoospore mean?
- A motile asexual spore of some algae and fungi.
Where does zoospore come from?
From zoo- + spore.
Questions about saying zoospore
How do you pronounce zoospore?
Say ZOH-uh-spor. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊəˌspoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊəˌspɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoospore?
Zoospore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · uh · spor.
Is zoospore 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 /ˈzəʊəˌspɔː/ (ZOH-uh-spaw).