How to pronounce brachypterous
Say it like bruh-KIP-tuh-rus. Brachypterous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIP).
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- bruh
- KIP
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachypterous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brachypterous
American and British speakers say brachypterous in essentially the same way: /brəˈkɪptərəs/ in the US and /brəˈkɪptərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: bruh-KIP-tuh-rus.
What does brachypterous mean?
- Having short, possibly non-functional wings.
Where does brachypterous come from?
By surface analysis, brachy- + -pterous.
Questions about saying brachypterous
How do you pronounce brachypterous?
Say bruh-KIP-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /brəˈkɪptərəs/. In British English it is /brəˈkɪptərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachypterous?
Brachypterous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIP). Broken into parts: bruh · KIP · tuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say brachypterous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brəˈkɪptərəs/ and the British form is /brəˈkɪptərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.