How to pronounce amphoric
Say it like am-FOR-ik. Amphoric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- am
- FOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphoric 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amphoric
American and British speakers say amphoric in essentially the same way: /æmˈfɔrɪk/ in the US and /æmˈfɒrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-FOR-ik.
What does amphoric mean?
- Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.“amphoric respiration or resonance”
Where does amphoric come from?
From Latin amphoricus (“of or related to an amphora”), from amphora + -icus (“-ic: forming adj.”).
Words that rhyme with amphoric
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Questions about saying amphoric
How do you pronounce amphoric?
Say am-FOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɔrɪk/. In British English it is /æmˈfɒrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphoric?
Amphoric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: am · FOR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say amphoric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈfɔrɪk/ and the British form is /æmˈfɒrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.