How to Pronounce Asafetida

To pronounce "asafetida", say AS-af-et-id-a — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AS-af-et-id-a

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"asafetida" has 5 syllables: as-af-et-id-a.

What does asafetida mean?

noun

  1. A resinous gum from the stem and roots of genus Ferula, especially Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses.

Synonyms

asantdevil's dunghing

Related words

assafoetidaasafoetidafetidgalbanumsassafrasssassafraskafalsasaparilla

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How many syllables are in "asafetida"?▾

"Asafetida" has 5 syllables: as · af · et · id · a.

What does "asafetida" mean?▾

Asafetida: A resinous gum from the stem and roots of genus Ferula, especially Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses.

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