How to pronounce amphora
Say it like AM-fuh-ruh. Amphora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæmfərə/AM-fuh-ruh
UK British/ˈæmfərə/AM-fuh-ruh
- AM
- fuh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphora 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amphora
American and British speakers say amphora in essentially the same way: /ˈæmfərə/ in the US and /ˈæmfərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-fuh-ruh.
What does amphora mean?
noun
- A lower valve of a fruit that opens transversely.
Questions about saying amphora
How do you pronounce amphora?
Say AM-fuh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmfərə/. In British English it is /ˈæmfərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphora?
Amphora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · fuh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say amphora the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmfərə/ and the British form is /ˈæmfərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.