How to pronounce ophidian
Say it like oh-FID-ee-un. Ophidian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FID).
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- oh
- FID
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophidian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ophidian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-FID-ee-un.
What does ophidian mean?
- Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
- Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.
Words that rhyme with ophidian
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Questions about saying ophidian
How do you pronounce ophidian?
Say oh-FID-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈfɪdiən/. In British English it is /əʊˈfɪdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophidian?
Ophidian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FID). Broken into parts: oh · FID · ee · un.
Is ophidian 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 /əʊˈfɪdiən/ (oh-FID-ee-un).