How to Pronounce “raphid” in English
/ræfɪd/
ra·phid
Hear “raphid” spoken naturally in real English.
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What does “raphid” mean?
- Any member of the family Raphidae of doves, now subfamily Raphinae in family Columbidae.
Example sentences
- “Druses have a star-like shape, while raphides are needle-like.”
- “For instance, if cells in the tasty-looking leaves are damaged, like by chewing, they can forcefully expel the raphides like microscopic darts.”
How to pronounce “raphid”
- Syllables:
- ra · phid
- IPA:
- /ræfɪd/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “raphid”?
“raphid” is pronounced /ræfɪd/ (ra · phid). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “raphid”?
“raphid” has 2 syllables: ra · phid.
What does “raphid” mean?
Any member of the family Raphidae of doves, now subfamily Raphinae in family Columbidae.
How can I hear “raphid” used in real sentences?
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