How to Pronounce Phoresy

To pronounce "phoresy", say PHOR-esy — 2 syllables, IPA /fəˈɹiː.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/fəˈɹiː.si/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phoresy”

"phoresy" has 2 syllables: phor-esy. It rhymes with gorsy, if that helps it stick.

What does phoresy mean?

noun

  1. An association between two organisms in which one (e.g. a mite) travels on the body of another, without being a parasite.

Words that rhyme with phoresy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gorsy

Related words

phorontphytozoonzoophilyphoronidphytozoansymphilysymphilemyrmecophytism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phoresy"?▾

"Phoresy" has 2 syllables: phor · esy.

What is the IPA transcription of "phoresy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phoresy" is /fəˈɹiː.si/.

What does "phoresy" mean?▾

Phoresy: An association between two organisms in which one (e.g. a mite) travels on the body of another, without being a parasite.

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