How to pronounce phyllostomid
Say it like fih-LOS-tuh-mid. Phyllostomid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- fih
- LOS
- tuh
- mid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phyllostomid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phyllostomid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-LOS-tuh-mid.
What does phyllostomid mean?
- Any bat of the family Phyllostomidae, having large, lance-shaped noses; a leaf-nosed bat.
Where does phyllostomid come from?
From translingual Phyllostomidae.
Questions about saying phyllostomid
How do you pronounce phyllostomid?
Say fih-LOS-tuh-mid. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɑstəmɪd/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɒstəmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phyllostomid?
Phyllostomid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: fih · LOS · tuh · mid.
Is phyllostomid 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 /fɪˈlɒstəmɪd/ (fih-LOS-tuh-mid).