How to pronounce zygodactylous
Say it like zay-goh-DAK-tuh-lus. Zygodactylous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAK).
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- zay
- goh
- DAK
- tuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygodactylous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zygodactylous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zay-goh-DAK-tuh-lus.
What does zygodactylous mean?
- Having two toes pointing forward, and two toes pointing backward.
Questions about saying zygodactylous
How do you pronounce zygodactylous?
Say zay-goh-DAK-tuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌzeɪɡoʊˈdæktələs/. In British English it is /ˌzeɪɡəʊˈdæktələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygodactylous?
Zygodactylous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAK). Broken into parts: zay · goh · DAK · tuh · lus.
Is zygodactylous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌzeɪɡəʊˈdæktələs/ (zay-goh-DAK-tuh-lus).