How to pronounce sylphide
Say it like SIL-fid. Sylphide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- fid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sylphide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sylphide
American and British speakers say sylphide in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlfɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪlfɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-fid.
What does sylphide mean?
- Alternative spelling of sylphid
Questions about saying sylphide
How do you pronounce sylphide?
Say SIL-fid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlfɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlfɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sylphide?
Sylphide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · fid.
Do Americans and Brits say sylphide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlfɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlfɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.