How to Pronounce Phylloxera

To pronounce "phylloxera", say PHYLLOX-er-a — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fɪˈlɒksəɹə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phylloxera”

"phylloxera" has 3 syllables: phyllox-er-a.

What does phylloxera mean?

noun

  1. An aphid, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this aphid.

Related words

grapeflavescencexylophagephylliidescaaphyllophoroidxylophagiaphytophil

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phylloxera"?▾

"Phylloxera" has 3 syllables: phyllox · er · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "phylloxera"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phylloxera" is /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/.

What does "phylloxera" mean?▾

Phylloxera: An aphid, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this aphid.

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