How to pronounce nidifugous
Say it like nih-DIF-yuh-gus. Nidifugous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIF).
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- nih
- DIF
- yuh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nidifugous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep 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 nidifugous
American and British speakers say nidifugous in essentially the same way: /nɪˈdɪfjəɡəs/ in the US and /nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-DIF-yuh-gus.
What does nidifugous mean?
- That leaves the nest shortly after hatching.
Where does nidifugous come from?
From Latin nīdus (“nest”) and fugiō (“to flee, escape”) + -ous.
Questions about saying nidifugous
How do you pronounce nidifugous?
Say nih-DIF-yuh-gus. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈdɪfjəɡəs/. In British English it is /nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nidifugous?
Nidifugous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIF). Broken into parts: nih · DIF · yuh · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say nidifugous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈdɪfjəɡəs/ and the British form is /nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.