How to Pronounce Glochidium

To pronounce "glochidium", say GLOCH-id-ium — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

GLOCH-id-ium

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💡 Tip for remembering “glochidium”

"glochidium" has 3 syllables: gloch-id-ium. It rhymes with stichidium, if that helps it stick.

What does glochidium mean?

noun

  1. The larva or young of the mussel.

    “Glochidia were once believed to be parasites on the gills of the parents.”

  2. A glochid, or cactus spine.

Words that rhyme with glochidium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stichidium

Related words

cingulumlithocystglomaleanglomeclitellummiracidiumpilidiumgloeovessel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glochidium"?▾

"Glochidium" has 3 syllables: gloch · id · ium.

What does "glochidium" mean?▾

Glochidium: The larva or young of the mussel.

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