How to pronounce allophilia
Say it like al-uh-FIL-ee-uh. Allophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- al
- uh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 allophilia
American and British speakers say allophilia in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈfɪliə/ in the US and /ˌæləˈfɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does allophilia mean?
- The quality of having positive intergroup attitudes, i.e., positive attitudes towards outgroup members, those with characteristics different from one's own, such as people of different races, religions, cultures, etc.
Where does allophilia come from?
From allo- + -philia.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with allophilia
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Questions about saying allophilia
How do you pronounce allophilia?
Say al-uh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈfɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allophilia?
Allophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: al · uh · FIL · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say allophilia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈfɪliə/ and the British form is /ˌæləˈfɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.