How to pronounce asphyxy
Say it like as-FIK-see. Asphyxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK).
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US American/æsˈfɪksi/as-FIK-see
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- as
- FIK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asphyxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does asphyxy mean?
verb
- Rare form of asphyxiate. How to pronounce asphyxiate
Where does asphyxy come from?
Anglicization of New Latin asphyxia.
Words that rhyme with asphyxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asphyxy.
Questions about saying asphyxy
How do you pronounce asphyxy?
Say as-FIK-see. The American pronunciation is /æsˈfɪksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asphyxy?
Asphyxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK). Broken into parts: as · FIK · see.