To pronounce "zygote", say ZYGOT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈzaɪɡəʊt/
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"zygote" has 2 syllables: zygot-e. It rhymes with homozygote, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Zygote" has 2 syllables: zygot · e.
The IPA transcription of "zygote" is /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/.
Zygote: A fertilized egg cell.
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