How to pronounce ziphiid
Say it like ZIF-ee-id. Ziphiid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ziphiid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZIF
- ee
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ziphiid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ziphiid
American and British speakers say ziphiid in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪfiɪd/ in the US and /ˈzɪfiɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIF-ee-id.
What does ziphiid mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or being a beaked whale.
- Any member of the family Ziphiidae of beaked whales and bottlenose whales.
Where does ziphiid come from?
From taxonomic name Ziphiidae.
Questions about saying ziphiid
How do you pronounce ziphiid?
Say ZIF-ee-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪfiɪd/. In British English it is /ˈzɪfiɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ziphiid?
Ziphiid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIF). Broken into parts: ZIF · ee · id.
Do Americans and Brits say ziphiid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪfiɪd/ and the British form is /ˈzɪfiɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.