How to Pronounce “amphoreus” in English
/æmfɒrɛʌs/
am·pho·reus
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IPA/æmfɒrɛʌs/
Syllablesam·pho·reus
What does “amphoreus” mean?
NOUN
- An Ancient Greek unit of liquid measure reckoned as equivalent to about 9 gallons.
Example sentences
- “The amphoreus of the prize-lists is a measure of capacity: in that singular “conspiracy of silence” as regards the mention of painted vases to which Greek literature almost universally adhered, the painted Panathenaic amphora is not alluded to, even in the prize-lists.”
How to pronounce “amphoreus”
- Syllables:
- am · pho · reus
- IPA:
- /æmfɒrɛʌs/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “amphoreus”?
“amphoreus” is pronounced /æmfɒrɛʌs/ (am · pho · reus). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “amphoreus”?
“amphoreus” has 3 syllables: am · pho · reus.
What does “amphoreus” mean?
An Ancient Greek unit of liquid measure reckoned as equivalent to about 9 gallons.