How to pronounce zootomy
Say it like zoh-OT-uh-mee. Zootomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- zoh
- OT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zootomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zootomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zoh-OT-uh-mee.
What does zootomy mean?
- The dissection or anatomy of animals.
Where does zootomy come from?
From New Latin zōotomia, corresponding to zoo- + -tomy.
Words that rhyme with zootomy
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Questions about saying zootomy
How do you pronounce zootomy?
Say zoh-OT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈɑtəmi/. In British English it is /zəʊˈɒtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zootomy?
Zootomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: zoh · OT · uh · mee.
Is zootomy 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 /zəʊˈɒtəmi/ (zoh-OT-uh-mee).