How to pronounce acidophilus
Say it like as-ih-DOF-ih-lus. Acidophilus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOF).
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- as
- ih
- DOF
- ih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidophilus 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.
- DOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acidophilus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: as-ih-DOF-ih-lus.
What does acidophilus mean?
- Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt
Where does acidophilus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin acidophilus (“acid-loving”).
Questions about saying acidophilus
How do you pronounce acidophilus?
Say as-ih-DOF-ih-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪˈdɑfɪləs/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪˈdɒfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidophilus?
Acidophilus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOF). Broken into parts: as · ih · DOF · ih · lus.
Is acidophilus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæsɪˈdɒfɪləs/ (as-ih-DOF-ih-lus).