How to pronounce mammiferous
Say it like ma-MIF-uh-rus. Mammiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIF).
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- ma
- MIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammiferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- maKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MIFSay 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mammiferous
American and British speakers say mammiferous in essentially the same way: /mæˈmɪfərəs/ in the US and /mæˈmɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ma-MIF-uh-rus.
What does mammiferous mean?
- Mammalian.
- Having mammae, or (humorous) breasts.
Where does mammiferous come from?
From mamma + -i- + -ferous.
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Words that rhyme with mammiferous
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Questions about saying mammiferous
How do you pronounce mammiferous?
Say ma-MIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /mæˈmɪfərəs/. In British English it is /mæˈmɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammiferous?
Mammiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIF). Broken into parts: ma · MIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say mammiferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæˈmɪfərəs/ and the British form is /mæˈmɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.