How to pronounce zygote
Say it like ZY-goht. Zygote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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US American/ˈzaɪˌɡoʊt/ZY-goht
UK British/ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ZY-goht
- ZY
- goht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zygote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZY-goht.
What does zygote mean?
noun
- A eukaryotic cell formed from the fusion of two gametes (“reproductive cells”) during a fertilization process.
Questions about saying zygote
How do you pronounce zygote?
Say ZY-goht. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪˌɡoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygote?
Zygote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · goht.
Is zygote 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 /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ (ZY-goht).