How to pronounce cerambycid
Say it like ser-RAM-bih-sid. Cerambycid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- ser
- RAM
- bih
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerambycid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cerambycid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-RAM-bih-sid.
What does cerambycid mean?
- Any member of the family Cerambycidae of longhorn beetles.
Where does cerambycid come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Cerambycidae.
Questions about saying cerambycid
How do you pronounce cerambycid?
Say ser-RAM-bih-sid. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈræmbɪsɪd/. In British English it is /səˈræmbɪsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerambycid?
Cerambycid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: ser · RAM · bih · sid.
Is cerambycid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈræmbɪsɪd/ (suh-RAM-bih-sid).