How to pronounce arctophile
Say it like ARK-tuh-fyle. Arctophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑrktəˌfaɪl/ARK-tuh-fyle
UK British/ˈɑːktəfaɪl/AHK-tuh-fyle
- ARK
- tuh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arctophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep 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 arctophile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHK-tuh-fyle.
What does arctophile mean?
noun
- One who has a fondness for teddy bears, usually a collector of them.
Questions about saying arctophile
How do you pronounce arctophile?
Say ARK-tuh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrktəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːktəfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arctophile?
Arctophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARK). Broken into parts: ARK · tuh · fyle.
Is arctophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːktəfaɪl/ (AHK-tuh-fyle).