How to pronounce ypsolophid
Say it like ip-suh-LOH-fid. Ypsolophid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- ip
- suh
- LOH
- fid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ypsolophid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ypsolophid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ip-suh-LOH-fid.
What does ypsolophid mean?
- Any moth of the family Ypsolophidae.
Questions about saying ypsolophid
How do you pronounce ypsolophid?
Say ip-suh-LOH-fid. The American pronunciation is /ɪpsəˈloʊfɪd/. In British English it is /ɪpsəˈləʊfɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ypsolophid?
Ypsolophid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: ip · suh · LOH · fid.
Is ypsolophid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪpsəˈləʊfɪd/ (ip-suh-LOH-fid).