How to Pronounce "aphrodite"
word
/ˌæfɹəˈdaɪti/
af-ruh-DY-tee
/ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
af-ruh-DY-tee
Definition
Aphrodite is the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌæfɹəˈdaɪti/
British English
/ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
af-ruh-DY-tee
UK
af-ruh-DY-tee
Listen in Context
Many sculptures show Aphrodite as a symbol of beauty.
Aphrodite was one of the twelve main gods on Mount Olympus.
People prayed to Aphrodite for love and happiness.
In art history class, we studied the famous statue of Aphrodite.