How to pronounce coryphaeus
Say it like kor-uh-FEE-us. Coryphaeus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEE).
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US American/ˌkɔrəˈfiəs/kor-uh-FEE-us
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- kor
- uh
- FEE
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coryphaeus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does coryphaeus mean?
noun
- The chief or leader of an interest or party.
- The leader of an opera chorus or another ensemble of singers.
Questions about saying coryphaeus
How do you pronounce coryphaeus?
Say kor-uh-FEE-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈfiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coryphaeus?
Coryphaeus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEE). Broken into parts: kor · uh · FEE · us.