How to pronounce phasmid
Say it like FAZ-mid. Phasmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAZ).
- FAZ
- mid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phasmid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phasmid
American and British speakers say phasmid in essentially the same way: /ˈfæzmɪd/ in the US and /ˈfæzmɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAZ-mid.
What does phasmid mean?
- Any insect of the order Phasmida: a leaf insect or walking stick (stick insect).
- Either of the two caudal chemoreceptors in some nematodes.
- A phagemid.
Words that rhyme with phasmid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phasmid.
Questions about saying phasmid
How do you pronounce phasmid?
Say FAZ-mid. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæzmɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfæzmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phasmid?
Phasmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAZ). Broken into parts: FAZ · mid.
Do Americans and Brits say phasmid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæzmɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfæzmɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.