How to pronounce syrphian
Say it like SER-fee-un. Syrphian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- fee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syrphian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syrphian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUH-fee-un.
What does syrphian mean?
- Of or relating to flies of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.
- A fly of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.
Where does syrphian come from?
From syrphus + -ian.
Questions about saying syrphian
How do you pronounce syrphian?
Say SER-fee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsərfiən/. In British English it is /ˈsəfiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syrphian?
Syrphian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · fee · un.
Is syrphian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsəfiən/ (SUH-fee-un).