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How to pronounce amphibian

American English pronunciation

am-FIB-ee-un

IPA
/æmˈfɪbi.ən/
Syllables
am · FIB · ee · un (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)

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What amphibian means

noun

An animal like a frog that lives in water and on land

In a sentence: A frog is an amphibian that starts its life as a tadpole in a pond.

Where it comes from: It comes from Greek parts meaning "both" and "life."

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