How to pronounce amphid
Say it like AM-fid. Amphid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- fid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphid 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.
- fidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amphid
American and British speakers say amphid in essentially the same way: /ˈæmfɪd/ in the US and /ˈæmfɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-fid.
What does amphid mean?
- One of a pair of chemosensory sense organs positioned laterally on the head of a nematode.
Questions about saying amphid
How do you pronounce amphid?
Say AM-fid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmfɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæmfɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphid?
Amphid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · fid.
Do Americans and Brits say amphid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmfɪd/ and the British form is /ˈæmfɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.