How to pronounce acidophilic
Say it like as-ih-doh-FIL-ik. Acidophilic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIL).
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- as
- ih
- doh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acidophilic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: as-ih-doh-FIL-ik.
What does acidophilic mean?
- Thriving under acidic conditions; relating to or being an acidophile.
- Easily stained with acidic dyes, such as eosin.
Where does acidophilic come from?
From acid + -o- + -philic.
Words that rhyme with acidophilic
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Questions about saying acidophilic
How do you pronounce acidophilic?
Say as-ih-doh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪdoʊˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪdəʊˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidophilic?
Acidophilic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIL). Broken into parts: as · ih · doh · FIL · ik.
Is acidophilic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæsɪdəʊˈfɪlɪk/ (as-ih-doh-FIL-ik).