Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does xero- mean?
dry; dryness
Where does xero- come from?
From Ancient Greek ξηρός (xērós, “dry”).

How to pronounce xero-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “xero-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “xero-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “xero-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.