How to Pronounce Dioecious

To pronounce "dioecious", say DIOEC-ious — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DIOEC-ious

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💡 Tip for remembering “dioecious”

"dioecious" has 2 syllables: dioec-ious. It rhymes with trioecious, if that helps it stick.

What does dioecious mean?

adjective

  1. Having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants (of the same species) rather than different parts of the same plant.
  2. Having two distinct sexes.

Antonyms

monoecioussynoecious

Words that rhyme with dioecious

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trioecious

Related words

dioeciandioicousdioeceousdieciousmonoecioussynoeciousmonoicouspolygamodioecious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dioecious"?▾

"Dioecious" has 2 syllables: dioec · ious.

What does "dioecious" mean?▾

Dioecious: Having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants (of the same species) rather than different parts of the same plant.

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