How to pronounce cephalopod
Say it like SEF-uh-luh-pod. Cephalopod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF).
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- SEF
- uh
- luh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cephalopod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- podKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cephalopod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SEF-uh-luh-pod.
What does cephalopod mean?
- Any mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautiloids etc.
Questions about saying cephalopod
How do you pronounce cephalopod?
Say SEF-uh-luh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛfələpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfələˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cephalopod?
Cephalopod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF). Broken into parts: SEF · uh · luh · pod.
Is cephalopod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɛfələˌpɒd/ (SEF-uh-luh-pod).