How to pronounce ophion
Say it like OH-fee-on. Ophion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- fee
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ophion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-fee-on.
What does ophion mean?
- Any ichneumon wasp of the genus Ophion.
Where does ophion come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Ophion.
Questions about saying ophion
How do you pronounce ophion?
Say OH-fee-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊfiˌɑn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊfiˌɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophion?
Ophion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · fee · on.
Is ophion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈəʊfiˌɒn/ (OH-fee-on).