How to pronounce ophiacanthid
Say it like oh-fee-uh-KAN-thid. Ophiacanthid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAN).
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- oh
- fee
- uh
- KAN
- thid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophiacanthid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ophiacanthid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-fee-uh-KAN-thid.
What does ophiacanthid mean?
- Any brittle star of the family Ophiacanthidae
Questions about saying ophiacanthid
How do you pronounce ophiacanthid?
Say oh-fee-uh-KAN-thid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊfiəˈkænθɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊfiəˈkænθɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophiacanthid?
Ophiacanthid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAN). Broken into parts: oh · fee · uh · KAN · thid.
Is ophiacanthid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊfiəˈkænθɪd/ (oh-fee-uh-KAN-thid).