How to Pronounce "amphibious"
word
æmˈfɪbiəs
am-FIB-ee-uhs
æmfˈɪbɪəs
am-FIB-ee-uhs
Definition
Describes something that can live or operate both on land and in water, such as certain animals or vehicles. Frequently used to talk about animals like frogs, or military actions involving land and water.
IPA Transcription
American English
æmˈfɪbiəs
British English
æmfˈɪbɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-FIB-ee-uhs
UK
am-FIB-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
Frogs are amphibious animals.
Some vehicles are designed to be amphibious, traveling on land and water.
An amphibious animal can breathe both air and water.
The army used amphibious vehicles during the flood rescue.