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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

zygo-

/zaɪɡoʊ-/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.20 in modern English

Syllables
zy-go-
IPA
/zaɪɡoʊ-/
17
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

union

prefix

pair

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /zaɪɡoʊ-/

Phrases

zygomatico-

Frequently Paired Words

zygoma zygomatic zygomatico- zygomaxillary

Questions

How do you pronounce zygo-?
The recorded pronunciation is /zaɪɡoʊ-/.
What does zygo- mean?
union
Where does zygo- come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce zygo-

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