How to pronounce avifauna
Say it like AY-vih-faw-nuh. Avifauna has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪvɪˌfɔnə/AY-vih-faw-nuh
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- AY
- vih
- faw
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avifauna 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does avifauna mean?
noun
- The birds, or all the kinds of birds, inhabiting a region.
Where does avifauna come from?
From New Latin, from Latin avis (“bird”) + New Latin fauna (“animals”), from Latin Faunus (“god of herdsmen”).
Questions about saying avifauna
How do you pronounce avifauna?
Say AY-vih-faw-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪvɪˌfɔnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avifauna?
Avifauna has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vih · faw · nuh.