How to pronounce amphiprostylar
Say it like am-fih-proh-STY-ler. Amphiprostylar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STY).
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- am
- fih
- proh
- STY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphiprostylar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of amphiprostylar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-fih-proh-STY-luh.
What does amphiprostylar mean?
- amphiprostyle
Words that rhyme with amphiprostylar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amphiprostylar.
Questions about saying amphiprostylar
How do you pronounce amphiprostylar?
Say am-fih-proh-STY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmfɪproʊˈstaɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌæmfɪprəʊˈstaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphiprostylar?
Amphiprostylar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STY). Broken into parts: am · fih · proh · STY · ler.
Is amphiprostylar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæmfɪprəʊˈstaɪlə/ (am-fih-proh-STY-luh).