How to pronounce tephritoid
Say it like TEF-rih-toyd. Tephritoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEF).
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- TEF
- rih
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tephritoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of tephritoid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEF-rih-toyd.
What does tephritoid mean?
- Any fly of the superfamily Tephritoidea.
- Relating to flies of the superfamily Tephritoidea, or characteristic thereof.
Where does tephritoid come from?
Borrowed from taxonomic name Tephritoidea.
Questions about saying tephritoid
How do you pronounce tephritoid?
Say TEF-rih-toyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛfrɪtɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛfrɪtɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tephritoid?
Tephritoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEF). Broken into parts: TEF · rih · toyd.
Is tephritoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtɛfrɪtɔɪd/ (TEF-rih-toyd).