How to pronounce ampelopsis
Say it like am-pih-LOP-sis. Ampelopsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP).
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- am
- pih
- LOP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ampelopsis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ampelopsis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: am-pih-LOP-sis.
What does ampelopsis mean?
- A vine of the genus Ampelopsis
Words that rhyme with ampelopsis
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Questions about saying ampelopsis
How do you pronounce ampelopsis?
Say am-pih-LOP-sis. The American pronunciation is /æmpɪˈlɑpsɪs/. In British English it is /æmpɪˈlɒpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ampelopsis?
Ampelopsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP). Broken into parts: am · pih · LOP · sis.
Is ampelopsis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æmpɪˈlɒpsɪs/ (am-pih-LOP-sis).