How to Pronounce Maxilliped

To pronounce "maxilliped", say MAX-ill-ip-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MAX-ill-ip-ed

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"maxilliped" has 4 syllables: max-ill-ip-ed.

What does maxilliped mean?

noun

  1. One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).

Related words

maxillipedecentipedpedipalpchelipedmaxillopodjawfootcheliceragnathocephalon

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How many syllables are in "maxilliped"?▾

"Maxilliped" has 4 syllables: max · ill · ip · ed.

What does "maxilliped" mean?▾

Maxilliped: One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).

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