How to Pronounce Ostracod

To pronounce "ostracod", say OSTR-ac-od — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OSTR-ac-od

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"ostracod" has 3 syllables: ostr-ac-od.

What does ostracod mean?

noun

  1. Any of many small crustaceans, of the class Ostracoda, that resemble a shrimp enclosed in a bivalve shell.

Synonyms

seed shrimp

Related words

ostracodeostraceanostraciidostracumnotostracanoysterostracoderm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ostracod"?▾

"Ostracod" has 3 syllables: ostr · ac · od.

What does "ostracod" mean?▾

Ostracod: Any of many small crustaceans, of the class Ostracoda, that resemble a shrimp enclosed in a bivalve shell.

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