How to Pronounce Zoophyte

To pronounce "zoophyte", say ZOOPHYT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈzuːfaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈzuːfaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zoophyte”

"zoophyte" has 2 syllables: zoophyt-e. It rhymes with oophyte and zoophite, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: zoophite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does zoophyte mean?

noun

  1. An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.
  2. A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.

Words that rhyme with zoophyte

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oophytezoophite

Related words

hydroidzoophiteplant-animalphytozoanphytozoonzoophytographyzoophytology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zoophyte"?▾

"Zoophyte" has 2 syllables: zoophyt · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "zoophyte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zoophyte" is /ˈzuːfaɪt/.

What does "zoophyte" mean?▾

Zoophyte: An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.

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