How to pronounce aphyllous
Say it like ay-FIL-us. Aphyllous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- ay
- FIL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphyllous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aphyllous
American and British speakers say aphyllous in essentially the same way: /eɪˈfɪləs/ in the US and /eɪˈfɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-FIL-us.
What does aphyllous mean?
- Having no leaves; leafless.
Words that rhyme with aphyllous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aphyllous.
Questions about saying aphyllous
How do you pronounce aphyllous?
Say ay-FIL-us. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈfɪləs/. In British English it is /eɪˈfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphyllous?
Aphyllous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: ay · FIL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say aphyllous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈfɪləs/ and the British form is /eɪˈfɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.