How to Pronounce Protozoan

To pronounce "protozoan", say PROT-oz-oan — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “protozoan”

"protozoan" has 3 syllables: prot-oz-oan. It rhymes with foehn and throw-in, if that helps it stick.

What does protozoan mean?

noun

Any of the diverse group of eukaryotes, of the phylum Protozoa, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia.

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a protozoan.

Synonyms

protozooid protozoon

Words that rhyme with protozoan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foehn throw-in proin cowen growan sewen blow-in powan co-une

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protozoan"?▾

"Protozoan" has 3 syllables: prot · oz · oan.

What is the IPA transcription of "protozoan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protozoan" is /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/.

What does "protozoan" mean?▾

Protozoan: Any of the diverse group of eukaryotes, of the phylum Protozoa, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia.

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