How to pronounce amphibian
Say it like am-FIB-ee-un. Amphibian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB).
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- am
- FIB
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphibian 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.
- FIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amphibian
American and British speakers say amphibian in essentially the same way: /æmˈfɪbiən/ in the US and /æmˈfɪbiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-FIB-ee-un.
What does amphibian mean?
- An animal of the Amphibia; any vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, typically living both on land and in water.
- A vehicle which can operate on both land and water.
- A person with two distinct characters, qualities or identities.
- Of or relating to the class Amphibia.
- Capable of operating on both land and water; amphibious.
Questions about saying amphibian
How do you pronounce amphibian?
Say am-FIB-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɪbiən/. In British English it is /æmˈfɪbiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphibian?
Amphibian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB). Broken into parts: am · FIB · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say amphibian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈfɪbiən/ and the British form is /æmˈfɪbiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.