How to pronounce androphilia
Say it like an-droh-FIL-ee-uh. Androphilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- an
- droh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Androphilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 androphilia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-droh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does androphilia mean?
- A love of or sexual attraction to men or masculinity.
Where does androphilia come from?
From andro- + -philia.
Words that rhyme with androphilia
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Questions about saying androphilia
How do you pronounce androphilia?
Say an-droh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌændroʊˈfɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌændrəʊˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in androphilia?
Androphilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: an · droh · FIL · ee · uh.
Is androphilia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌændrəʊˈfɪliə/ (an-droh-FIL-ee-uh).