How to pronounce ailurophiliac
Say it like eye-luur-uh-FIL-ee-ak. Ailurophiliac has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIL).
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- eye
- luur
- uh
- FIL
- ee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailurophiliac 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ailurophiliac
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7.
British respelling: eye-lyoo-uh-ruh-FIL-ih-ak.
What does ailurophiliac mean?
- Appropriate or pleasing to ailurophiles.
Questions about saying ailurophiliac
How do you pronounce ailurophiliac?
Say eye-luur-uh-FIL-ee-ak. The American pronunciation is /aɪˌlʊrəˈfɪliæk/. In British English it is /ˌaɪljuərəˈfɪlɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailurophiliac?
Ailurophiliac has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FIL). Broken into parts: eye · luur · uh · FIL · ee · ak.
Is ailurophiliac pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7. The British form is /ˌaɪljuərəˈfɪlɪæk/ (eye-lyoo-uh-ruh-FIL-ih-ak).