How to Pronounce Phyla

To pronounce "phyla", say PHYLA — one syllable, IPA /ˈfaɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈfaɪlə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phyla”

"phyla" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dalila and myla, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fila — easy to mix up when writing.

What does phyla mean?

noun

  1. A tribe.

noun

  1. A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

    “Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.”

  2. A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

Synonyms

superstock

Words that rhyme with phyla

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dalilamylabailaludmila

Related words

eukaryoteplacentalsprokaryotesmonotremeschordatessubfamiliesechinodermstaxa

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phyla"?▾

"Phyla" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "phyla"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phyla" is /ˈfaɪlə/.

What does "phyla" mean?▾

Phyla: A tribe.

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