How to pronounce audiophile
Say it like aw-DEE-oh-feel. Audiophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- aw
- DEE
- oh
- feel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audiophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- feelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of audiophile
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AW-dee-oh-fyle.
What does audiophile mean?
- A person with an interest in high fidelity music and/or sound reproduction and its associated technology.
- Relating to high fidelity sound reproduction or an interest in it.
Where does audiophile come from?
From audio- + -phile.
Questions about saying audiophile
How do you pronounce audiophile?
Say aw-DEE-oh-feel. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔˈdioʊˌfil/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdiəʊˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audiophile?
Audiophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: aw · DEE · oh · feel.
Is audiophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɔːdiəʊˌfaɪl/ (AW-dee-oh-fyle).