How to pronounce chionophile
Say it like ky-ON-uh-fyle. Chionophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- ky
- ON
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chionophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chionophile
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ky-ON-uh-fyle.
What does chionophile mean?
- Any animal or plant that thrives in winter conditions, especially one that thrives in snow.
Questions about saying chionophile
How do you pronounce chionophile?
Say ky-ON-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈɑnəfaɪl/. In British English it is /kaɪˈɒnəfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chionophile?
Chionophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: ky · ON · uh · fyle.
Is chionophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kaɪˈɒnəfaɪl/ (ky-ON-uh-fyle).