How to pronounce chelifer
Say it like KEE-lih-fer. Chelifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- lih
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chelifer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chelifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-lih-fuh.
What does chelifer mean?
- pseudoscorpion
Questions about saying chelifer
How do you pronounce chelifer?
Say KEE-lih-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkilɪfər/. In British English it is /ˈkiːlɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chelifer?
Chelifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · lih · fer.
Is chelifer 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 /ˈkiːlɪfə/ (KEE-lih-fuh).