How to pronounce ichthyphagous
Say it like ik-THIF-uh-gus. Ichthyphagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIF).
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- ik
- THIF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichthyphagous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ichthyphagous
American and British speakers say ichthyphagous in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈθɪfəɡəs/ in the US and /ɪkˈθɪfəɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-THIF-uh-gus.
What does ichthyphagous mean?
- Alternative spelling of ichthyophagous.
Questions about saying ichthyphagous
How do you pronounce ichthyphagous?
Say ik-THIF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈθɪfəɡəs/. In British English it is /ɪkˈθɪfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichthyphagous?
Ichthyphagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIF). Broken into parts: ik · THIF · uh · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say ichthyphagous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈθɪfəɡəs/ and the British form is /ɪkˈθɪfəɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.