How to Pronounce Detritivore

To pronounce "detritivore", say DETR-it-iv-or-e — 5 syllables, IPA /-ˈtɹɪ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/-ˈtɹɪ-/

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💡 Tip for remembering “detritivore”

"detritivore" has 5 syllables: detr-it-iv-or-e.

What does detritivore mean?

noun

  1. An organism that feeds on detritus; a detrivore, a saprophage.

Synonyms

detritophagedetritus eaterdetritus feederdetrivoresaprophage

Related words

omnivoresdetrivoredetritovoredetritophagesaprophagesaprovoredetritusnecrophage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detritivore"?▾

"Detritivore" has 5 syllables: detr · it · iv · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "detritivore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detritivore" is /-ˈtɹɪ-/.

What does "detritivore" mean?▾

Detritivore: An organism that feeds on detritus; a detrivore, a saprophage.

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