How to Pronounce Perigynous

To pronounce "perigynous", say PER-igyn-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PER-igyn-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “perigynous”

"perigynous" has 3 syllables: per-igyn-ous. It rhymes with rurigenous and pruriginous, if that helps it stick.

What does perigynous mean?

adjective

  1. Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary).
  2. Having a hypanthium.

Words that rhyme with perigynous

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rurigenouspruriginousmarigenous

Related words

stamenshypogynousepigynousperipetalousparagynousproterogynousprotogynousepipetalous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perigynous"?▾

"Perigynous" has 3 syllables: per · igyn · ous.

What does "perigynous" mean?▾

Perigynous: Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary).

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