How to pronounce amphibolous
Say it like am-FIB-uh-lus. Amphibolous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB).
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- am
- FIB
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphibolous 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amphibolous
American and British speakers say amphibolous in essentially the same way: /æmˈfɪbələs/ in the US and /æmˈfɪbələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-FIB-uh-lus.
What does amphibolous mean?
- Ambiguous; doubtful or unclear.
Questions about saying amphibolous
How do you pronounce amphibolous?
Say am-FIB-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɪbələs/. In British English it is /æmˈfɪbələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphibolous?
Amphibolous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB). Broken into parts: am · FIB · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say amphibolous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈfɪbələs/ and the British form is /æmˈfɪbələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.