How Do You Spell SAPROPYRA?

Pronunciation: [sˌe͡ɪpɹəpˈa͡ɪɹə] (IPA)

The word "sapropyra" is spelled with three syllables: /sæ.prə.paɪˈrə/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound like in "cat". The second syllable has a schwa sound /ə/. Finally, the last syllable has the long "i" sound /aɪ/ followed by the schwa sound. "Sapropyra" is a word used in biology to refer to a type of microbe that thrives in decaying organic matter. The spelling is unique and specific to this term.