How to pronounce caerphilly
Say it like ker-FIL-ee. Caerphilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- ker
- FIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caerphilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caerphilly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kair-FIL-ee.
What does caerphilly mean?
- A light-colored, crumbly cheese made from cow's milk.
Where does caerphilly come from?
Named after the town of Caerphilly, Wales.
Words that rhyme with caerphilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caerphilly.
Questions about saying caerphilly
How do you pronounce caerphilly?
Say ker-FIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /kərˈfɪli/. In British English it is /kɛəˈfɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caerphilly?
Caerphilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: ker · FIL · ee.
Is caerphilly 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 /kɛəˈfɪli/ (kair-FIL-ee).