How to Pronounce Ostracods

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

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Letters

OSTR-ac-ods

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💡 Tip for remembering “ostracods”

"ostracods" has 3 syllables: ostr-ac-ods.

What does ostracods 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

ostracodaostracodermostracadecapodsamphipodsprotozoansgastropodscopepods

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ostracods"?▾

"Ostracods" has 3 syllables: ostr · ac · ods.

What does "ostracods" mean?▾

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

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