How to pronounce cervid
Say it like SUR-vid. Cervid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cervid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cervid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vid.
What does cervid mean?
- Synonym of true deer.
Where does cervid come from?
By surface analysis, an appellativization from Cervid(ae) minus -ae (a pattern that recurs with many -idae names), or, by surface analysis, Latin cerv(us) (“deer”) + -id.
Questions about saying cervid
How do you pronounce cervid?
Say SUR-vid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cervid?
Cervid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vid.
Is cervid 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 /ˈsɜːvɪd/ (SUR-vid).