How to pronounce amphophilic
Say it like am-fuh-FIL-ik. Amphophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- am
- fuh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amphophilic
American and British speakers say amphophilic in essentially the same way: /ˌæmfəˈfɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˌæmfəˈfɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-fuh-FIL-ik.
What does amphophilic mean?
- That can be stained with either an acidic or a basic dye.
Where does amphophilic come from?
From ampho- + -philic.
Words that rhyme with amphophilic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amphophilic.
Questions about saying amphophilic
How do you pronounce amphophilic?
Say am-fuh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmfəˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæmfəˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphophilic?
Amphophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: am · fuh · FIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say amphophilic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmfəˈfɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæmfəˈfɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.