How to pronounce aeolipiles
Say it like EE-oh-lih-pylz. Aeolipiles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- oh
- lih
- pylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeolipiles 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.
- pylzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aeolipiles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-oh-lih-pylz.
What does aeolipiles mean?
- plural of aeolipile How to pronounce aeolipile
Questions about saying aeolipiles
How do you pronounce aeolipiles?
Say EE-oh-lih-pylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈioʊlɪpaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈiːəʊlɪpaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeolipiles?
Aeolipiles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · oh · lih · pylz.
Is aeolipiles 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 /ˈiːəʊlɪpaɪlz/ (EE-oh-lih-pylz).