How to pronounce dasyphyllous
Say it like das-ih-FIL-us. Dasyphyllous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- das
- ih
- FIL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dasyphyllous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. 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 dasyphyllous
American and British speakers say dasyphyllous in essentially the same way: /ˌdæsɪˈfɪləs/ in the US and /dæsɪˈfɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: das-ih-FIL-us.
What does dasyphyllous mean?
- Having downy leaves.
Words that rhyme with dasyphyllous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dasyphyllous.
Questions about saying dasyphyllous
How do you pronounce dasyphyllous?
Say das-ih-FIL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌdæsɪˈfɪləs/. In British English it is /dæsɪˈfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dasyphyllous?
Dasyphyllous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: das · ih · FIL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say dasyphyllous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdæsɪˈfɪləs/ and the British form is /dæsɪˈfɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.