How to Pronounce Amphisbaena

To pronounce "amphisbaena", say AMPH-isb-aen-a — 4 syllables, IPA /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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11

Letters

/æmfɪsˈbiːnə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “amphisbaena”

"amphisbaena" has 4 syllables: amph-isb-aen-a.

What does amphisbaena mean?

noun

  1. A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.

    “1971: What do you call that animal that goes backward and forward, head at each end? —Amphisbaena. A kind of lizard. It doesn't exist. — Anthony Burgess, M/F (Penguin 2004, p. 109)”

  2. A member of a genus of lizards, native to the Americas, having extremities which are very similar.

Related words

amphisbaeniaamphisbaenidamphisbeniananguipedamphisbaeniananguipedesnakemanamphiaspid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amphisbaena"?▾

"Amphisbaena" has 4 syllables: amph · isb · aen · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "amphisbaena"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amphisbaena" is /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/.

What does "amphisbaena" mean?▾

Amphisbaena: A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.

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