How to Pronounce Amphibian

To pronounce "amphibian", say AMPH-ib-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /æmˈfɪbɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/æmˈfɪbɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “amphibian”

"amphibian" has 3 syllables: amph-ib-ian. It rhymes with caribbean and gibian, if that helps it stick.

What does amphibian mean?

noun

  1. An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
  2. A vehicle which can operate on land and water. See Wikipedia article on "Amphibious aircraft"

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the class Amphibia.
  2. Capable of operating on both land and water amphibious.

Synonyms

amphibium

Words that rhyme with amphibian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caribbeangibianlibyannamibian

Related words

amphibiousamphibiaurodeleanurantoadfishesoogenesisgastrulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amphibian"?▾

"Amphibian" has 3 syllables: amph · ib · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "amphibian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amphibian" is /æmˈfɪbɪən/.

What does "amphibian" mean?▾

Amphibian: An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.

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