How to pronounce aeolipile
Say it like EE-oh-lih-pyle. Aeolipile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- oh
- lih
- pyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeolipile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aeolipile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-oh-lih-pyle.
What does aeolipile mean?
- A steam engine powered by rocket propulsion due to escaping steam, consisting of a pressure vessel mounted on a bearing, with one or more tubes which exhaust steam tangentially to the rotation axis so as to create rotation, which is mostly regarded as a curiosity with no practical use.
Where does aeolipile come from?
From French éolipyle, from Latin Aeoli pylae (“doorway of Aeolus”).
Questions about saying aeolipile
How do you pronounce aeolipile?
Say EE-oh-lih-pyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈioʊlɪpaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈiːəʊlɪpaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeolipile?
Aeolipile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · oh · lih · pyle.
Is aeolipile 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 /ˈiːəʊlɪpaɪl/ (EE-oh-lih-pyle).