How to pronounce bibliophile
Say it like BIB-lee-uh-fyle. Bibliophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIB).
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- BIB
- lee
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibliophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep 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.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bibliophile
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: BIB-leer-fyle.
What does bibliophile mean?
- One who loves books.
- One who collects books, not necessarily due to any interest in reading them.
- One who loves the Bible.
Where does bibliophile come from?
First attested in 1820.
Questions about saying bibliophile
How do you pronounce bibliophile?
Say BIB-lee-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪblɪəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibliophile?
Bibliophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIB). Broken into parts: BIB · lee · uh · fyle.
Is bibliophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈbɪblɪəˌfaɪl/ (BIB-leer-fyle).