How to pronounce aphis
Say it like AY-fis. Aphis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- fis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphis 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.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aphis
American and British speakers say aphis in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪfɪs/ in the US and /ˈeɪfɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-fis.
What does aphis mean?
- An aphid.
Where does aphis come from?
Unadapted borrowing from New Latin aphis, coined by Linnaeus in 1758.
Questions about saying aphis
How do you pronounce aphis?
Say AY-fis. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪfɪs/. In British English it is /ˈeɪfɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphis?
Aphis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · fis.
Do Americans and Brits say aphis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪfɪs/ and the British form is /ˈeɪfɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.