How to pronounce amphipod
Say it like AM-fih-pahd. Amphipod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- fih
- pahd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphipod 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pahdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of amphipod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AM-fih-pod.
What does amphipod mean?
- Any species of the taxonomic order Amphipoda of small, shrimp-like crustaceans.
Where does amphipod come from?
From taxonomic name Amphipoda.
Questions about saying amphipod
How do you pronounce amphipod?
Say AM-fih-pahd. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmfɪpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈæmfɪpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphipod?
Amphipod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · fih · pahd.
Is amphipod 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 /ˈæmfɪpɒd/ (AM-fih-pod).