How to Pronounce Ophidian

To pronounce "ophidian", say OPH-id-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ophidian

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/oʊˈfɪdi.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ophidian”

"ophidian" has 3 syllables: oph-id-ian. It rhymes with aphidian and ophidion, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: aphidian, ophidion — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ophidian mean?

noun

  1. Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.

Synonyms

anguine

Words that rhyme with ophidian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aphidianophidion

Related words

snakeserpenthenophidianserpentkindpythonoidserpentrycopperheadopisthoglyph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ophidian"?▾

"Ophidian" has 3 syllables: oph · id · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "ophidian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ophidian" is /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/.

What does "ophidian" mean?▾

Ophidian: Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.

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