How to Pronounce "amphibian"
word
æmˈfɪbiən
am-FIB-ee-uhn
æmfˈɪbiən
am-FIB-ee-uhn
Definition
An amphibian is an animal, such as a frog or salamander, that can live both in water and on land. Amphibians usually begin life in water and later develop the ability to live on land.
IPA Transcription
American English
æmˈfɪbiən
British English
æmfˈɪbiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-FIB-ee-uhn
UK
am-FIB-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
A frog is an amphibian.
Amphibians lay their eggs in water.
Salamanders are also amphibians.
The zoo has a new amphibian exhibit with rare frogs and salamanders.