How to pronounce Anglophile
Say it like AN-gluh-fyle. Anglophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- gluh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Anglophile
American and British speakers say Anglophile in essentially the same way: /ˈænɡləˌfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈænɡləˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-gluh-fyle.
What does Anglophile mean?
- A person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England.
- A person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of the United Kingdom.
- English loving; admiring English culture.
- British-loving; admiring British culture.
Questions about saying Anglophile
How do you pronounce Anglophile?
Say AN-gluh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɡləˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈænɡləˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Anglophile?
Anglophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · gluh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say Anglophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænɡləˌfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈænɡləˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.