word
mesopelagic
mez-oh-peh-LAJ-ik
ˌmɛzoʊpɛˈlædʒɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
mesopelagic
Dictionary meaning
Relating to the ocean zone between approximately 200 and 1,000 m depth, also called the twilight zone, where only faint sunlight penetrates.
History and origin
Greek — 'mesos' (middle) + 'pelagos' (sea).
Common mispronunciations
MEZ-oh-peh-laj-ikmez-oh-pe-LAG-ik
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