How to pronounce aphid
Say it like AY-fid. Aphid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- fid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aphid
American and British speakers say aphid in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪfɪd/ in the US and /ˈeɪfɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-fid.
What does aphid mean?
- A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.
Where does aphid come from?
Doublet of aphis.
Questions about saying aphid
How do you pronounce aphid?
Say AY-fid. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪfɪd/. In British English it is /ˈeɪfɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphid?
Aphid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · fid.
Do Americans and Brits say aphid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪfɪd/ and the British form is /ˈeɪfɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.