How to pronounce syrphus
Say it like SER-fus. Syrphus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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US American/ˈsərfəs/SER-fus
UK British/ˈsəfəs/SUH-fus
- SER
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syrphus 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.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syrphus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUH-fus.
What does syrphus mean?
noun
- A fly of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.
Where does syrphus come from?
translingual Syrphus
Questions about saying syrphus
How do you pronounce syrphus?
Say SER-fus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsərfəs/. In British English it is /ˈsəfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syrphus?
Syrphus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · fus.
Is syrphus 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 /ˈsəfəs/ (SUH-fus).