Zoamylin is a protein found in maize that plays a role in protecting it from insects and fungi. The word "zoamylin" is spelled phonetically as /zoʊəˈmaɪlɪn/. The "z" at the beginning is pronounced as /z/, like the "z" in "zoo". The "o" is pronounced as /oʊ/, like the "o" in "go". The "a" is pronounced as /ə/, like the "a" in "ago". The "m" and "y" are pronounced as expected, while the "l" and "i" at the end are pronounced as /lɪn/, like the "lin" in "linen".