How to pronounce ephyra
Say it like EF-uh-ruh. Ephyra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephyra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ephyra
American and British speakers say ephyra in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfərə/ in the US and /ˈɛfɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-ih-ruh.
What does ephyra mean?
- An immature medusoid stage of a scyphozoan jellyfish once it breaks off from its segmenting polyp.
Questions about saying ephyra
How do you pronounce ephyra?
Say EF-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfərə/. In British English it is /ˈɛfɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephyra?
Ephyra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say ephyra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfərə/ and the British form is /ˈɛfɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.