How to pronounce amphisbaena
Say it like am-fis-BEE-nuh. Amphisbaena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEE).
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- am
- fis
- BEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphisbaena 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.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amphisbaena
American and British speakers say amphisbaena in essentially the same way: /æmfɪsˈbinə/ in the US and /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-fis-BEE-nuh.
What does amphisbaena mean?
- A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.
- A member of a genus of lizards, native to the Americas, having extremities which are very similar.
Words that rhyme with amphisbaena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amphisbaena.
Questions about saying amphisbaena
How do you pronounce amphisbaena?
Say am-fis-BEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /æmfɪsˈbinə/. In British English it is /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphisbaena?
Amphisbaena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEE). Broken into parts: am · fis · BEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say amphisbaena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmfɪsˈbinə/ and the British form is /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.