How to Pronounce "zygotes"
word
ˈzaɪɡoʊt
ZAI-gohts
zˈaɪɡəʊt
ZAI-guhts
Definition
Zygotes are single cells formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell; they are the earliest stage in the development of a new organism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzaɪɡoʊt
British English
zˈaɪɡəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZAI-gohts
UK
ZAI-guhts
Listen in Context
Humans begin life as zygotes after fertilization.
Scientists study zygotes to understand early development.
All mammals form zygotes during reproduction.
In the lab, they observed how different zygotes developed.