How to pronounce ophicleide
Say it like AW-fih-klyde. Ophicleide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- fih
- klyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophicleide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ophicleide
American and British speakers say ophicleide in essentially the same way: /ˈɔfɪklaɪd/ in the US and /ˈɒfɪklaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-ih-klyde.
What does ophicleide mean?
- A keyed brass baritone bugle, now replaced by the tuba in orchestral music
Questions about saying ophicleide
How do you pronounce ophicleide?
Say AW-fih-klyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfɪklaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɒfɪklaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophicleide?
Ophicleide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fih · klyde.
Do Americans and Brits say ophicleide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔfɪklaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɒfɪklaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.