How to pronounce nimravid
Say it like nim-RAY-vid. Nimravid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- nim
- RAY
- vid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimravid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nimravid
American and British speakers say nimravid in essentially the same way: /ˌnɪmˈreɪvɪd/ in the US and /ˌnɪmˈreɪvɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: nim-RAY-vid.
What does nimravid mean?
- Any of the large extinct feliforms of the family Nimravidae, of the Middle to Late Miocene (40, 7 million years ago).
Where does nimravid come from?
From translingual Nimravidae, ultimately from Nimrod + Latin avus (“ancestor”).
Questions about saying nimravid
How do you pronounce nimravid?
Say nim-RAY-vid. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪmˈreɪvɪd/. In British English it is /ˌnɪmˈreɪvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimravid?
Nimravid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: nim · RAY · vid.
Do Americans and Brits say nimravid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɪmˈreɪvɪd/ and the British form is /ˌnɪmˈreɪvɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.