How to Pronounce "spermatozoa"
word
spɚˌmætəˈzoʊə
spur-MAT-uh-ZOH-uh
spɜːˌmætəˈzəʊə
spur-MAT-uh-ZOH-uh
Definition
Spermatozoa are the male reproductive cells that fertilize the female egg in animals and humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
spɚˌmætəˈzoʊə
British English
spɜːˌmætəˈzəʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spur-MAT-uh-ZOH-uh
UK
spur-MAT-uh-ZOH-uh
Listen in Context
Spermatozoa are needed to fertilize an egg.
Scientists study spermatozoa under a microscope.
A low number of spermatozoa can cause infertility.
They checked the sample for healthy spermatozoa.