How to pronounce chthonophagia
Say it like thon-oh-FAY-jee-uh. Chthonophagia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY).
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- thon
- oh
- FAY
- jee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chthonophagia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jeeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of chthonophagia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thon-oh-FAY-jee-uh.
What does chthonophagia mean?
- A disease characterized by the impulsive consumption of dirt, observed in some parts of the southern United States as well as the West Indies.
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Questions about saying chthonophagia
How do you pronounce chthonophagia?
Say thon-oh-FAY-jee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɑnoʊˈfeɪdʒiə/. In British English it is /ˌθɒnəʊˈfeɪdʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chthonophagia?
Chthonophagia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY). Broken into parts: thon · oh · FAY · jee · uh.
Is chthonophagia 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 /ˌθɒnəʊˈfeɪdʒiə/ (thon-oh-FAY-jee-uh).