How to pronounce "amphoe" in English
ˈɑmpɜː
AHMPꞫː
Primary stress: AHMPꞫː
Hear native speakers say amphoe in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “amphoe”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
AHMPꞫː
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "amphoe" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "amphoe" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "amphoe" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "amphoe" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“tambon, amphoe, and so on.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
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tambon, amphoe, and so on.
Hear it in context: “amphoe”
1 clipThe English word “amphoe” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɑmpɜː (phonetic respelling: AHMPꞫː). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (AHMPꞫː), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “amphoe” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “amphoe” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @16:13
“are thought of as part of the political system it's village, tambon, amphoe, and so on. So you give it to a committee within the village”
Definition & Meaning: “amphoe”
- An administrative subdivision of Thailand, smaller than a changwat.
Example Sentences (1)
- “tambon, amphoe, and so on.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “amphoe”
- Pronunciation:
- AHMPꞫː
- Syllables:
- AHMPꞫː
- Written Hyphenation:
- am · pho · e
- Primary stress:
- AHMPꞫː
- IPA:
- ˈɑmpɜː
- Hear it in context
- amphoe
Words that Rhyme with “amphoe”
-ɑmpɜWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"amphoe" (⁄ˈɑmpɜː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "amphoe" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about amphoe
How do you pronounce “amphoe”?
“amphoe” is pronounced ⁄ˈɑmpɜː⁄ (AHMPꞫː). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “amphoe”?
The primary stress in “amphoe” is on “AHMPꞫː”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “amphoe” mean?
An administrative subdivision of Thailand, smaller than a changwat.
How can I hear “amphoe” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “amphoe” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “amphoe”?
Single-syllable words like "amphoe" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "amphoe" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.