How to pronounce acidophil
Say it like uh-SID-uh-fil. Acidophil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- uh
- SID
- uh
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidophil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acidophil
American and British speakers say acidophil in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪdəfɪl/ in the US and /əˈsɪdəfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SID-uh-fil.
What does acidophil mean?
- An eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
- One of the endocrine acidophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including somatotrophs and lactotrophs.
Where does acidophil come from?
From acid + -o- + -phil.
Questions about saying acidophil
How do you pronounce acidophil?
Say uh-SID-uh-fil. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdəfɪl/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdəfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidophil?
Acidophil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: uh · SID · uh · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say acidophil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪdəfɪl/ and the British form is /əˈsɪdəfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.