How to pronounce ailurophile
Say it like ay-LUUR-uh-fyle. Ailurophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUUR).
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- ay
- LUUR
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailurophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ailurophile
American and British speakers say ailurophile in essentially the same way: /eɪˈlʊrəfaɪl/ in the US and /aɪˈljʊərəˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-LYOOR-ruh-fyle.
What does ailurophile mean?
- A person with ailurophilia; a cat-lover.
Questions about saying ailurophile
How do you pronounce ailurophile?
Say ay-LUUR-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈlʊrəfaɪl/. In British English it is /aɪˈljʊərəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailurophile?
Ailurophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUUR). Broken into parts: ay · LUUR · uh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say ailurophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈlʊrəfaɪl/ and the British form is /aɪˈljʊərəˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.