How to pronounce chaenopsid
Say it like kee-NAHP-sid. Chaenopsid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP).
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- kee
- NAHP
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaenopsid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chaenopsid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kee-NOP-sid.
What does chaenopsid mean?
- Any fish in the family Chaenopsidae.
Where does chaenopsid come from?
Clipping of taxonomic name Chaenopsidae.
Questions about saying chaenopsid
How do you pronounce chaenopsid?
Say kee-NAHP-sid. The American pronunciation is /kiˈnɑpsɪd/. In British English it is /kiˈnɒpsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaenopsid?
Chaenopsid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP). Broken into parts: kee · NAHP · sid.
Is chaenopsid 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 /kiˈnɒpsɪd/ (kee-NOP-sid).