How to pronounce myctophid
Say it like mik-TOF-id. Myctophid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOF).
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- mik
- TOF
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myctophid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of myctophid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mik-TOF-id.
What does myctophid mean?
- Any of the small deep-sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, known for their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.
Questions about saying myctophid
How do you pronounce myctophid?
Say mik-TOF-id. The American pronunciation is /mɪkˈtɑfɪd/. In British English it is /mɪkˈtɒfɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myctophid?
Myctophid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOF). Broken into parts: mik · TOF · id.
Is myctophid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪkˈtɒfɪd/ (mik-TOF-id).