How to pronounce phasianid
Say it like FAY-shuh-nud. Phasianid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- shuh
- nud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phasianid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phasianid
American and British speakers say phasianid in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪʃənəd/ in the US and /ˈfeɪʃənɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-shuh-nid.
What does phasianid mean?
- Of or relating to semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl.
- Specifically, belonging to the zoologic family Phasianidae, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.
- Any semiflightless, gallinaceous game bird.“It is a medium-sized phasianid: males can weight even 600 grams and are bigger than the females. Moreover, unlike the females, they have ergots on the claws.”
Where does phasianid come from?
New Latin phasianida from Latin phasianus (“pheasant”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- phasianous
Questions about saying phasianid
How do you pronounce phasianid?
Say FAY-shuh-nud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪʃənəd/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪʃənɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phasianid?
Phasianid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · shuh · nud.
Do Americans and Brits say phasianid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪʃənəd/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪʃənɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.