How to Pronounce Spermatozoid

To pronounce "spermatozoid", say SPERM-at-oz-oid — 4 syllables, IPA /spɜː(ɹ)ˈmætəˌzəʊ.ɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/spɜː(ɹ)ˈmætəˌzəʊ.ɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spermatozoid”

"spermatozoid" has 4 syllables: sperm-at-oz-oid.

What does spermatozoid mean?

noun

  1. A motile, ciliated male gamete produced in the antheridium of an alga, fern or gymnosperm.

Related words

antherozoidspermatozooidspermatozoonspermulespermatozoanspermosporespermspermatocyte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spermatozoid"?▾

"Spermatozoid" has 4 syllables: sperm · at · oz · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "spermatozoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spermatozoid" is /spɜː(ɹ)ˈmætəˌzəʊ.ɪd/.

What does "spermatozoid" mean?▾

Spermatozoid: A motile, ciliated male gamete produced in the antheridium of an alga, fern or gymnosperm.

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