The spelling of the word "phorozoon" can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /fɔːrəˈzəʊɒn/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound and the second syllable with a short "o" sound. The "z" in the third syllable is pronounced with a soft "z" sound, similar to the "s" in the word "pleasure". The final two syllables are pronounced with a short "o" sound and a long "o" sound, respectively. The word "phorozoon" refers to a group of marine animals.
The non-sexual generation in the life history of an animal organism which passes through several phases of existence.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.