How to Pronounce "aphids"
word
ˈæfɪdz/, /ˈeɪfədz
AF-idz or AY-fudz
ˈeɪfɪdz
AY-fidz
Definition
Small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap and can damage crops and garden plants. They usually gather in groups on leaves and stems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæfɪdz/, /ˈeɪfədz
British English
ˈeɪfɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-idz or AY-fudz
UK
AY-fidz
Listen in Context
There are aphids on the rose bush.
Aphids can damage vegetable plants.
Ladybugs eat aphids.
If you see a sticky substance on your plants, it might be because of aphids.