How to Pronounce "zygote"
word
ˈzaɪɡoʊt
ZYE-goht
zˈaɪɡəʊt
ZYE-guht
Definition
A zygote is the cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg, marking the very first stage of a new organism's development.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzaɪɡoʊt
British English
zˈaɪɡəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZYE-goht
UK
ZYE-guht
Listen in Context
The human zygote contains DNA from both parents.
A zygote is formed after fertilization.
Every animal begins as a zygote.
Once the egg is fertilized, it turns into a zygote.