How to Pronounce Xylophagous

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

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Syllables

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Letters

XYLOPH-ag-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “xylophagous”

"xylophagous" has 3 syllables: xyloph-ag-ous. It rhymes with hylophagous and phyllophagous, if that helps it stick.

What does xylophagous mean?

adjective

  1. Feeding on wood. (of insects etc.)
  2. Destructive to wood. (of fungi etc.)

Words that rhyme with xylophagous

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hylophagousphyllophagous

Related words

hylophagousentomophagousinsectivorousmallophagousquercivorousdipterophagousoligophagousanthophagous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "xylophagous"?▾

"Xylophagous" has 3 syllables: xyloph · ag · ous.

What does "xylophagous" mean?▾

Xylophagous: Feeding on wood. (of insects etc.)

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