How to pronounce mephitis
Say it like muh-FY-tis. Mephitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- muh
- FY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mephitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mephitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-FY-tis.
What does mephitis mean?
- A poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as emitted from the earth; an unpleasant smell.
- A dilution of fluids derived from skunks or polecats.
Where does mephitis come from?
From Latin mefītis, mephītis, from the name of a Samnite goddess who personified the poisonous gases emitted from swamps and volcanoes.
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Questions about saying mephitis
How do you pronounce mephitis?
Say muh-FY-tis. The American pronunciation is /məˈfaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /məˈfaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mephitis?
Mephitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: muh · FY · tis.
Is mephitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /məˈfaɪtɪs/ (muh-FY-tis).