How to pronounce autogynephile
Say it like aw-toh-ghy-nuh-FYLE. Autogynephile has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FYLE).
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- aw
- toh
- ghy
- nuh
- FYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autogynephile 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ghyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of autogynephile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-toh-ghy-nuh-FYLE.
What does autogynephile mean?
- A person who exhibits autogynephilia.
Where does autogynephile come from?
From auto- + gynephile.
Words that rhyme with autogynephile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autogynephile.
Questions about saying autogynephile
How do you pronounce autogynephile?
Say aw-toh-ghy-nuh-FYLE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtoʊˌɡaɪnəˈfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəʊˌɡaɪnəˈfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autogynephile?
Autogynephile has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FYLE). Broken into parts: aw · toh · ghy · nuh · FYLE.
Is autogynephile 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 /ˌɔːtəʊˌɡaɪnəˈfaɪl/ (aw-toh-ghy-nuh-FYLE).