How to pronounce amadelphous
Say it like am-uh-DEL-fus. Amadelphous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- am
- uh
- DEL
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amadelphous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amadelphous
American and British speakers say amadelphous in essentially the same way: /ˌæməˈdɛlfəs/ in the US and /ˌæməˈdɛlfəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-uh-DEL-fus.
What does amadelphous mean?
- Outgoing; gregarious.
Questions about saying amadelphous
How do you pronounce amadelphous?
Say am-uh-DEL-fus. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈdɛlfəs/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈdɛlfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amadelphous?
Amadelphous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: am · uh · DEL · fus.
Do Americans and Brits say amadelphous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæməˈdɛlfəs/ and the British form is /ˌæməˈdɛlfəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.