How to pronounce phylloxera
Say it like fih-LAHK-ser. Phylloxera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK).
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- fih
- LAHK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylloxera 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.
- LAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of phylloxera
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-LOK-suh-ruh.
What does phylloxera mean?
- An insect, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this insect.
Words that rhyme with phylloxera
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phylloxera.
Questions about saying phylloxera
How do you pronounce phylloxera?
Say fih-LAHK-ser. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɑksɚ/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɒksərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylloxera?
Phylloxera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK). Broken into parts: fih · LAHK · ser.
Is phylloxera pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /fɪˈlɒksərə/ (fih-LOK-suh-ruh).