How to pronounce amphibole
Say it like AM-fuh-bohl. Amphibole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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US American/ˈæmfəˌboʊl/AM-fuh-bohl
UK British/ˈæmfəˌbəʊl/AM-fuh-bohl
- AM
- fuh
- bohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphibole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amphibole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AM-fuh-bohl.
What does amphibole mean?
noun
- Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium.
Questions about saying amphibole
How do you pronounce amphibole?
Say AM-fuh-bohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmfəˌboʊl/. In British English it is /ˈæmfəˌbəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphibole?
Amphibole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · fuh · bohl.
Is amphibole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæmfəˌbəʊl/ (AM-fuh-bohl).