How to pronounce clypeus
Say it like KLIP-ih-us. Clypeus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clypeus. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLIP
- ih
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clypeus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clypeus
American and British speakers say clypeus in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪpɪəs/ in the US and /ˈklɪpɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIP-ih-us.
What does clypeus mean?
- The shield-shaped front part of an insect's head or a spider's cephalothorax.
Where does clypeus come from?
Borrowed from Latin clypeus, clipeus (“round shield”).
Questions about saying clypeus
How do you pronounce clypeus?
Say KLIP-ih-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪpɪəs/. In British English it is /ˈklɪpɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clypeus?
Clypeus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP). Broken into parts: KLIP · ih · us.
Do Americans and Brits say clypeus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪpɪəs/ and the British form is /ˈklɪpɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.