How to pronounce ailurophilia
Say it like eye-luur-uh-FIL-ee-uh. Ailurophilia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIL).
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- eye
- luur
- uh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailurophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ailurophilia
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7.
British respelling: eye-lyoo-uh-ruh-FIL-ih-uh.
What does ailurophilia mean?
- A fondness or love for cats or other felines.
Words that rhyme with ailurophilia
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Questions about saying ailurophilia
How do you pronounce ailurophilia?
Say eye-luur-uh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /aɪˌlʊrəˈfɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌaɪljuərəˈfɪlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailurophilia?
Ailurophilia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIL). Broken into parts: eye · luur · uh · FIL · ee · uh.
Is ailurophilia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7. The British form is /ˌaɪljuərəˈfɪlɪə/ (eye-lyoo-uh-ruh-FIL-ih-uh).