How to pronounce amphorae
Say it like AM-fuh-ree. Amphorae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- fuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphorae 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.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amphorae
American and British speakers say amphorae in essentially the same way: /ˈæmfəˌri/ in the US and /ˈæmfəˌriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-fuh-ree.
What does amphorae mean?
- plural of amphora How to pronounce amphora
Questions about saying amphorae
How do you pronounce amphorae?
Say AM-fuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmfəˌri/. In British English it is /ˈæmfəˌriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphorae?
Amphorae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · fuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say amphorae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmfəˌri/ and the British form is /ˈæmfəˌriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.