How to pronounce anopheles
Say it like uh-NAH-fuh-leez. Anopheles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- uh
- NAH
- fuh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anopheles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anopheles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NOF-ih-leez.
What does anopheles mean?
- A mosquito of the genus Anopheles, some insects of which transmit various parasites of the genus Plasmodium that are the cause of malaria.
Questions about saying anopheles
How do you pronounce anopheles?
Say uh-NAH-fuh-leez. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɑfəliz/. In British English it is /əˈnɒfɪliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anopheles?
Anopheles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: uh · NAH · fuh · leez.
Is anopheles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈnɒfɪliːz/ (uh-NOF-ih-leez).